Orleans Square in Jackson Ward
Orleans Square and Jackson Ward names are both tied to the war of 1812. The square memorialized the Battle of New Orleans (1815). While Jackson Ward is named after then General Andrew Jackson who grew to fame during the New Orleans battle.
Take a 20 Second Getaway
Why not take a break at the German Memorial Fountain? Watch the video for a 20 second visit.
Surrounding Streets and the War of 1812
McDonough Street is named for Commodore Isaac McDonough, who triumphed over the British Navy on Lake Champlain in the War of 1812.
The north and south streets are named for Commodores Hull and Perry, who fought and defeated the British on the Battle of Lake Erie during the War of 1812.
The German Memorial Fountain
In 1989, the German Memorial Fountain (pictured above) and complementary benches were placed in the square to commemorate the early German immigrants to the Colony of Georgia.
The fountains dedication plaque reads:
Tour Woman’s History
The Harper Fowlkes House, né Champion-McAlpin House, is a recognized historical site thanks to entrepreneur and antiques collector, Alida Harper Fowlkes. Located at 230 Barnard Street, in the southeastern trust lot, the building was designed by the architect Charles Cluskey in 1844 for Aaron Champion. He then bequeathed it to his daughter, Maria (Mrs. James W.) McAlpin.
Then in 1939, Alida Harper Fowlkes bought the property via auction for $9,000. [$191,856.04 – 2022] At the time Fowlkes also owned the She owned The Olde Pink House, ne Georgian Tea Room, on Reynolds Square.
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