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Byrd Park, VA

Erected in 1927, this fountain has a lengthy inscription that reads as followed:

This fountain is erected by the Woman’s Christian Temperance Union of Richmond City and Henrico County and their friends in memory of the Crusaders of Hillsboro, Ohio who went out December 19, 1873 with the weapons of Prayer and Faith in God to overthrow the liquor traffic. 

And also in memory of Frances E. Willard, organizer of the Woman’s Christian Temperance Union.

The bravest battle that ever was fought

Shall I tell you where and when?

On the maps of the world you will find it not, 

‘Twas fought by the Mothers of men.