Construction of the monument XVIIIe siècle (≈ 1850)
Period of construction of the wash fountain.
24 décembre 1986
Historical Monument
Historical Monument 24 décembre 1986 (≈ 1986)
Registration by official order.
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui Aujourd'hui (≈ 2025)
Position de référence.
Heritage classified
Fontaine, lavoir et abreuvoir (Case D DP/681) : inscription by order of 24 December 1986
Origin and history
The Cohons wash fountain is a historic monument located in the commune of Cohons, Haute-Marne, in the Grand Est region. Built in the 18th century, it embodies the essential infrastructure of the villages of the time, combining fountain, wash and water to meet the daily needs of the inhabitants. These public facilities played a central role in community life, facilitating household chores such as washing linen or drinking animals, while serving as a meeting and exchange place.
Ranked among the Historical Monuments by order of 24 December 1986, this fountain is now owned by the municipality of Cohons. Its inscription bears witness to its heritage importance, reflecting both the 18th century utilitarian architecture and the social organization of the rural villages of Champagne-Ardenne. The location, although noted as approximate (accuracy estimated at 5/10), places the monument near Joyeuse Street, in the center of Cohons.
No information is available about its current accessibility or any services offered on site.
