John Adolphus Dahlgren - Philadelphia PA
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Don.Morfe
N 40° 00.195 W 075° 11.361
18T E 483837 N 4428135
Civil War Union Rear-Admiral. Became famous as a Naval Ordinance officer before the onset of the Civil War. Invented a 11-inch smoothbore cannon, the "Dahlgren Gun", that was used extensively in the conflict.
Waymark Code: WM12WD1
Location: Pennsylvania, United States
Date Posted: 07/25/2020
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He is buried in Laurel Hill Cemetery in Section L, Lot 50-56.
Description:
Civil War Union Rear-Admiral. Became famous as a Naval Ordinance officer before the onset of the Civil War. Invented a 11-inch smoothbore cannon, the "Dahlgren Gun", that was used extensively in the conflict. Commanded Naval forces that repeatedly attacked and were repulsed by the Confederate forces in Charleston, South Carolina harbor (August-October 1863). His assistance to General Sherman at Savannah contributed to that city's capitulation in December, 1864. His son was the controversial Colonel Ulric Dahlgren.
Date of birth: 11/14/1809
Date of death: 07/12/1870
Area of notoriety: Military
Marker Type: Horizontal Marker
Setting: Outdoor
Fee required?: No
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Visiting Hours/Restrictions: Not listed
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