The Restoration of Hogan’s Fountain in Cherokee Park

Project #:
3883

Location:
Cherokee Park
Louisville, KY 40205

Project Description:

Dedicated in 1905 and created by artist Enid Yandell, Hogan’s Fountain is a well-known feature in Frederick Law Olmsted’s Cherokee Park in Louisville, Kentucky. The bronze and Vermont granite sculpture and fountain features Pan, the mythical god of nature, along with bronze turtles. The fountain was originally intended to provide water for horses and dogs. ​

With the last major restoration in 1958, poor maintenance and construction practices have covered the original limestone pavers around Hogan’s fountain with asphalt and have raised the elevation as much as 9 inches around the fountain, covering portions of the dog troughs. 

Mindel Scott’s Tasks:
With an original conceptual restoration plan created by Environs, Inc., Terra Tech, and Jones Landscape Architecture, Mindel Scott utilized that concept with input from park donors and the Olmsted Park Conservancy to create a revised restoration plan and construction documents for the restoration of the Hogan’s Fountain area. As of September 2022, the Olmsted Parks Conservancy is fundraising and seeking proposals for the restoration of Pan and his cohorts, along with the rest of the fountain and immediate area.  

Status:
Completed 2023

Size:
0.4 acres

Project Contact:

Major Waltman,​ Project Director of Olmsted Parks Conservancy​

Layla George,​ President and CEO of Olmsted Parks Conservancy