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Paducah, Kentucky: Horse and Dog Water Fountain

In 1907 a humane society created one of the first public water fountains designed for horses and dogs.

Address:
101-199 Walter Jetton Blvd., Paducah, KY
Directions:
On 10th St., just south of Broadway St.
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Dog and horse water fountain.

Horse and Dog Water Fountain

The antique man-made watering hole is much more elaborate than your run of the mill horse trough. In December 2023, the shrubs are overgrown and the ground level plaque is nearly illegible. A little upkeep is needed. Still a fun find!

[Mike Gassmann, 12/25/2023]

Dog and Horse fountain.

Horse Water Fountain

One of the first horse and dog watering fountains is at Tenth and Broadway in Paducah. Monument given in 1907 by National Humane Alliance.

[Marshall Stout, 03/30/2014]

In recognition of universal thirstage.


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