Pottsville, Pennsylvania: Gargoyle Fountain for Horses
The wrought iron fence bounding the local Y.W.C.A. includes an old gothic fountain with a basin and gargoyle head spout, originally used by thirsty horses.
- Address:
- 325 South Centre St., Pottsville, PA
- Directions:
- On South Centre St./US Hwy 209, south of Union St. on the west side.
Results 1 to 2 of 2...
Visitor Tips and News About Gargoyle Fountain for Horses
Reports and tips from RoadsideAmerica.com visitors and Roadside America mobile tipsters. Some tips may not be verified. Submit your own tip.
In a bit of disrepair, but worth seeing. Right across the street is a cool old AAA road sign, and some old gas station signs at Jerry's just down the street.
[Hal Clarke, 09/18/2012]
Gargoyle Fountain for Horses The unique gargoyle-looking fountain was originally built for horses to drink out of! The Y.W.C.A. building's features include a gothic stone fountain. Spring water running off the hillside flows by gravity through it, and out a spout, protruding from the mouth of a stone gargoyle.
Standing nine feet high, it was restored by the Schuylkill County Municipal Authority in memory of local educator Howard S. Fernsler, according to a plaque at the base of the fountain.
[Julie Lubinsky, 08/07/2012]Nearby Offbeat Places
- Oldest Brewery in America: Free Beer, Pottsville, PA - < 1 mi.
- Indian Head Rock, Pottsville, PA - 2 mi.
- Pioneer Mom with Scary Child, Frackville, PA - 7 mi.
- In the region: Crystal Cave Park, Kutztown, PA - 21 mi.
Latest Tips Across Roadside America
Catch up on the latest discoveries from the road.
Explore Thousands of Oddball Tourist Attractions!
Unique destinations in the US and Canada are our special obsession. Start here.
Use RoadsideAmerica.com's Attraction Maps to plan your next road trip.
