Iron Mike (fountain) facts for kids
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Iron Mike
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U.S. Historic district
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| Location | Oregon, Ogle County, Illinois, USA |
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| Area | Oregon Commercial Historic District |
| Built | 1896 |
| Part of | Oregon Commercial Historic District (ID06000713) |
| Added to NRHP | August 16, 2006 |
Iron Mike is a special old fountain found in the city of Oregon, Illinois. It was built way back in 1896. This fountain is made of cast iron, which is a strong type of metal. You can find it on Washington Street.
What is Iron Mike?
Iron Mike is a beautiful fountain with different levels, like a wedding cake. It sits on a dark green concrete base. The fountain is about four feet tall and three feet wide at its widest part. It was designed to help everyone get a drink, even animals!
A Fountain for Everyone
This unique fountain has several sections for different users:
- The lowest part is a small pool for pets. It even has "Illinois Humane Society" written on it. This shows it was made to be kind to animals.
- There is a small step on the south side. This step helps children reach the higher parts of the fountain.
- The largest middle section is for horses. It's big enough for them to drink easily.
- On the back of the horse basin, there's a "bubbler." A bubbler is like a small drinking spout. This part was made for adults to use. Kids can also reach it by using the iron step.
Where is Iron Mike Located?
Iron Mike is in the 400 Block of Washington Street in Oregon, Illinois. This city is in Ogle County, Illinois, in the United States. The fountain is an important part of the Oregon Commercial Historic District. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2006. This means it's a special historical landmark.
