Funding
The revitalization of South Main Plaza has been funded through a grant from The Ariel Foundation. Generous community sponsorships add to an endowment at the Knox County Foundation to cover future maintenance of the Plaza. The first $125,000 in donations to the endowment will be matched dollar-for-dollar. Those with a desire to memorialize and celebrate a loved one may do so by contributing to this special endowment to maintain the fountain and plaza for future generations. For more information, call 740-392-3270 or email info@knoxcf.org.
Leave a lasting legacy
Did you know that sponsorship and naming rights are still available for some of our animals and benches? You can leave a lasting legacy in the heart of our downtown by adopting one of our playful dogs, graceful birds, or benches. Contact development@mvnu.edu or 740-397-9000 ext. 4134, and we will explain the options and what your contribution will secure for the plaza's future.
PRIMARY DONOR
The Ariel Foundation
In memory of Philip Douglas Buchwald
SCULPTURE SPONSORS
Karen and Tom
Bernese Mountain Dog (Zippy)
Dr. Henry and Sharon Spaulding
Giant Schnauzer (Toby)
Mary and Phil Samuell
Drinking Fountain
Evie, Lark, Annabelle, & Sloane
Shetland Pony (Olaf)
Trudy Debolts's MVMS 2019-2020 6th Grade Class
German Shepherd (Prince)
Mark and Denise Ramser
Golden Retriever (Ginger)
Golden Retriever Puppy (Sandy)
West Highland Terrier (Monte)
Maureen and Jim Buchwald
Scottish Terrier (Jessie)
Deborah Massa
Beagle (Earl)
Jen and Marc Odenweller
American Shorthair Cat (Bob the Cat)
Fred and Sallie Hall
Bernese Mountain Puppy (Holly)
SUPPORTERS
Phil Herald
Scott and Heidi Craigo
Kathi and Bill Schonauer
First-Knox National Bank
Carl and Cheri Bagent
Jeff and Eydie Glasstetter
Andrew and Debbie Fierst
Sandra Fithian
PET CELEBRATION
Robert and Cornelia Hallinan
Barry and Brenta George
Burt and Lois Hanson
Deborah Massa
BENCHES
Bruce and Kathy White
Colleen and Greg Garland
In Honor of Dr. Clyde L. Purdy, DVM
TREE
Amy Murnen