English Cannon - Annapolis, MD
Posted by: bluesnote
N 38° 58.730 W 076° 29.427
18S E 370897 N 4315484
This cannon is on the state capitol grounds.
Waymark Code: WMKA9V
Location: Maryland, United States
Date Posted: 03/08/2014
Views: 14
The plaque says, "This cannon was brought from england by the first settlers March 25, 1634 mounted on the walls of the fort at Old St. Mary's. Recovered from the St. Mary's River 1822. Presented to the State in 1840 by Rev. Joseph Carbery. This tablet is placed by the Peddy Stewart Tea Part Chapter. Daughters of the American Revolution of Annapolis, Maryland. "Maryland Day" March 25, 1908."
Where is this artillery located?: Government building
Date artillery was in use: 03/25/1634
Date artillery was placed on display: 03/25/1908
Cost?: 0.00 (listed in local currency)
Artillery is no longer operational: no
Still may work: yes
What type of artillery is this?: Not listed
What military of the world used this device?: Not listed
Parking location to view this Waymark: Not Listed
Are there any geocaches at this location?: Not listed
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