Few People Know The Iconic Mill Creek Park Fountain In Missouri Was Actually Imported From France
By Beth Price-Williams|Published December 21, 2022
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Beth Price-Williams
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A professional writer for more than two decades, Beth has lived in nearly a dozen states – from Missouri and Virginia to Connecticut and Vermont – and Toronto, Canada. In addition to traveling extensively in the U.S. and the U.K., she has a BA in Journalism from Point Park University (PA), a MA in Holocaust & Genocide Studies from Stockton University (NJ), and a Master of Professional Writing from Chatham University (PA). A writer and editor for Only In Your State since 2016, Beth grew up in and currently lives outside of Pittsburgh and when she’s not writing or hanging out with her bunnies, budgies, and chinchilla, she and her daughter are out chasing waterfalls.
A stroll through Kansas City offers the perfect opportunity to get to know the vibrant Missouri city. If it’s your first time in the city, you’ll notice quite a few fountains, likely more than you’ve seen in any other city in Missouri – and beyond. However, Mill Creek Park Fountain in Missouri is the most recognizable, and it comes with a fascinating backstory.
Did you know the story behind this iconic fountain in Missouri? Let us know in the comments! Then take a peek at these little-known things about Missouri’s history.
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