Southeast Water Trough, Des Moines

Name: Southeast Water Trough
Address: Des Moines, United States

#45 among attractions in Des Moines

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The Southeast Water Trough is an historic structure located in Des Moines, Iowa, United States. It is one of the last of 15 National Humane Alliance fountains that were placed around the city by the Iowa Humane Alliance. They were also named Ensign fountains after the founder of the National Humane Alliance, Hermon Lee Ensign. This was one of two placed in Des Moines in 1906. ()

Built: 1906 (118 years ago)Coordinates: 41°34'58"N, 93°36'4"W

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East VillageDes Moines United States

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Southeast Water Trough – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Iowa State Capitol, Principal Park, Wells Fargo Arena, Des Moines City Hall.

0.6 miN
Museum, History museum
Iowa State Capitol, Des Moines
16 min walk • The Iowa State Capitol, a commanding presence in the city of Des Moines, stands as a beacon of history and governance in the Hawkeye State. This architectural masterpiece, crowned by a resplendent 23-carat gold leaf dome, is not only the seat of the Iowa General...
0.8 miW
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Principal Park, Des Moines
21 min walk • Principal Park, formerly Sec Taylor Stadium, is a minor league baseball stadium in Des Moines, Iowa. It is the home field of the International League's Iowa Cubs.
1.2 miNW
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Wells Fargo Arena, Des Moines
32 min walk • Wells Fargo Arena is a multi-purpose arena in Des Moines, Iowa, United States. Part of the Iowa Events Center, the arena opened on July 12, 2005, at a cost of $117 million.
0.9 miNW
City hall
Des Moines City Hall, Des Moines
24 min walk • The Des Moines City Hall is a government building in Des Moines, Iowa, built in 1909 and 1910. It was individually listed on the National Register of Historic Places on November 10, 1977 as the Municipal Building, and became a contributing property in the Civic Center Historic District in 1988.
0.8 miW
Bridge
Court Avenue Bridge, Des Moines
22 min walk • The Court Avenue Bridge is an historic structure located in downtown Des Moines, Iowa, United States. It became a contributing property in the Civic Center Historic District in 1988, and was individually listed on the National Register of Historic Places on May 15, 1998 as a part of the Highway Bridges of Iowa MPS.
0.8 miW
Harbor
Principal Riverwalk, Des Moines
21 min walk • Principal Riverwalk is a recreational park district along the banks of the Des Moines River in Des Moines, Iowa. After eight years of work, it was completed in January 2013.
1.1 miW
Skyscraper
Plaza Building, Des Moines
28 min walk • The Plaza Building, also known as The Plaza Condominiums, is a high-rise condominium building located in downtown Des Moines, Iowa, United States. The building rises 25 floors and 340 feet in height.
1 miW
41°35'15"N • 93°37'8"W
World Food Prize Hall of Laureates, Des Moines
25 min walk • Museum, Specialty museum, Office
1 miSW
Bridge
Southwest Fifth St. Bridge, Des Moines
26 min walk • The Southwest Fifth St. Bridge is an historic structure located in downtown Des Moines, Iowa, United States. Built in 1898 after a controversy surrounding the bidding process, it is one of the last Pratt through truss bridges left in an urban setting in Iowa.
1.1 miW
Civic center, Theater, Concert hall
Civic Center of Greater Des Moines, Des Moines
27 min walk • The Des Moines Civic Center is a 2,744-seat performing arts center belonging to Des Moines Performing Arts located in Des Moines, Iowa. It has been Iowa's largest theater since it opened on June 10, 1979, and is used for concerts, Broadway shows, ballets, and other special events.
0.9 miNW
41°35'17"N • 93°37'0"W
Simon Estes Amphitheater, Des Moines
23 min walk • Concerts and shows, Music venue, Theater

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Southeast Water Trough?

Nearby attractions include Des Moines Western Railway Freight House, Des Moines (13 min walk), Iowa State Capitol, Des Moines (16 min walk), State Library of Iowa, Des Moines (16 min walk), Teachout Building, Des Moines (19 min walk).

How to get to Southeast Water Trough by public transport?

The nearest stations to Southeast Water Trough:

Bus

E Walnut St / E 13th St • Lines: D-Line (14 min walk)
E 12th St / State Capitol • Lines: D-Line (17 min walk)