Sterne Fountain

Settling in Jefferson prior to the Civil War, Jacob and Ernestine Sterne became prominent leaders of the community. Their early management of the post office here and their involvement in civic and cultural activities reflected the dramatic influence Jewish families had on the development of Jefferson. In 1913 the Sternes' children gave this fountain to the city in honor of their parents. Designed for use by people and animals, it was cast by the J. L.. Mott Foundry of New York. The work of Guiseppe Moretti, it features a statue of Hebe, the Greek goddess of youth. (1982)

Sterne Fountain is a historical marker in Jefferson, Marion County, dedicated in 1982. It is one of 94 historical markers documented in Marion County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 132 historic sites cataloged across the county.

The site sits at 32.7570, -94.3450 near Jefferson. The nearest cataloged historic site is First Texas Artificial Gas Plant (historical marker), about under a tenth of a mile away. Others within a short drive include Jefferson Public Library, Federal Court and Post Office Building, and Brown Building.

This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5315008090. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.