Visit the Dog Fountain in Mount Vernon

Near the center of Mount Vernon is the kitschy dog fountain, where road trippers can come to see the 18 cast iron dog sculptures, shop Mount Vernon downtown, and enjoy a cup of coffee from The Happy Bean Coffee Shop.

The dog fountain was installed in the fall of 2019 as part of the restorations of downtown historic Mt. Vernon. The fountain is in South Main Plaza and was created to be an outdoor family-friendly community destination. Visitors will find 18 different dog breeds are represented, each one facing the golden bone in the middle. Four dogs are on the outside and can be photographed and touched, the dogs in the fountain can be photographed, and a lone cat for all the cat lovers!

Dog Fountain Address: 201 S Main St, Mt Vernon, OH 43050

There are benches and picnic tables nearby; you can grab a coffee, get a sub from Dave’s Cosmic Subs, or enjoy an evening picnic with carryout from one of the local restaurants.

Street parking is available and the closest to the dog water fountain, but there is a public parking lot just around the corner.

  • Do not enter or allow your pet to enter the fountain.
  • Do not climb, walk, stand, or run on any part of the fountain.
  • No throwing coins in the fountain
  • Do not skateboard or rollerblade on the fountain
  • Clean up after yourself and your pets
  1. Saint Bernard
  2. American Shorthair Cat
  3. Bernese Mountain Dog
  4. Canadian Warblers
  5. Giant Schnauzer
  6. Drinking Fountain
  7. Bull Terrier
  8. Shetland Pony
  9. Cortland Apple
  10. German Shepherd
  11. Golden Retriever
  12. Dalmatian Puppy
  13. West Highland Terrior
  14. Scottish Terrier
  15. Jack Russell Terrier
  16. Bernese Mountain Puppy
  17. Saint Bernard Puppy
  18. Pug Male
  19. Fox Terrier
  20. Great Dane Puppy
  21. Golden Retriever Puppy
  22. Pug Female
  23. Beagle
  24. Eastern Bluebirds

Things to do in Mount Vernon:

1. Knox County Historical Society Museum – Learn about the local history and culture through fascinating exhibits.

2. Ariel-Foundation Park – Enjoy the great outdoors with walking trails, a sculpture garden, and breathtaking views.

3. Woodward Opera House – Catch a show or attend an event at this historic venue dedicated to the arts.

4. Kokosing Gap Trail – Take a scenic hike or bike ride along this beautiful trail that spans nearly 14 miles.