Little Mermaid Fountain 100 Esbeck Street, Kimballton, IA 51543

"There was no water in the fountain, money still at the bottom of it (do it's a safe place I'd assume). Very clean and very quiet."

"The sculpture in Kimball certainly resembles the original in Copenhagen, though roughly half the size. Other popular Hans Christian Andersen tales are represented by smaller figures that surround this fountain. At our time of visit (summer 2023), the fountain is inoperable and the water in the basin below the Little Mermaid is dirty and green."

"There isn't any water in the fountain, not sure if it's broken or just off to save water. Really neat sculptures depicting childhood favorite story books of Hans Christian Andersen."

"One thing we are learning, the Midwest love their sculptures and fountains. Well, how about one that is a replica of the statue in Denmark? Kimballton IA lovingly saved this statue from erosion, cast in Bronze and allows for all year viewing - no passport required. We went in summer which meant water in the fountain. Peek at the precious storybook statues that surround. A Freedom Rock painted with the Mermaid and a cool park is available for a pleasant family outing. Bring a picnic and allow a little mermaid magic in your day."

"Love this place. Cute town. Sadly, the story button is broken. Very unique idea to call the numbers on the other statues to hear those stories though."