Pinoak Fountain

Built by State Road Comm. and local artisans in 1932; land given by H.R. Edeburn. Crystal quartz quarried from behind nearby Bloomery iron furnace, and stone from hillside behind the fountain. Spring water, gravity fed from hill above, supplied area residents and travelers. Fountain was popular site for picnics, dances, courting, & auctions. Restored in 1988 and maintained by Pinoak Extension Homemakers Club.

Marker is at the intersection of Highway 29 and Falconwood Road, on the right when traveling south on Highway 29.

Courtesy hmdb.org

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