English Cannon - Annapolis, MD
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bluesnote
N 38° 58.730 W 076° 29.410
18S E 370922 N 4315484
This cannon is on the state capitol grounds.
Waymark Code: WMKA9Y
Location: Maryland, United States
Date Posted: 03/08/2014
Views: 7
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 Party Chapter. Daughters of the American Revolution of Annapolis, Maryland. "Maryland Day" March 25, 1908."
Group that erected the marker: Peddy Stewart Tea Party Chapter
Address of where the marker is located. Approximate if necessary:
1 State Circle
Annapolis, MD United States
URL of a web site with more information about the history mentioned on the sign: Not listed
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