Historic District - North in Savannah in Chatham County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)
Chatham Artillery's
"Washington Guns"
An inscription on the British 6 pounder states that it was “surrendered by the capitulation of York Town Oct. 19, 1781.” The English cannon was cast in 1758 during the reign of George II and the royal insignia and motto of the Order of the Garter appear on its barrel.
The French gun was manufactured at Strasburg in 1756. On its elaborately engraved barrel appear the coat of arms of Louis XIV, the sun which was the emblem of that monarch, and a Latin inscription (which Louis XIV first ordered placed on French cannon) meaning “Last Argument of Kings.” The dolphins were emblematic of the Dauphin of France. The gun was individually named “La Populaire.”
Reminders of America’s hard-won struggle for independence and of the great man who led the Continental forces in the Revolution, the historic “Washington Guns” were placed on public display here through co-operation of the Chatham Artillery and the City of Savannah.
Erected 1982 by Georgia Historical Marker. (Marker Number 025-53.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Patriots & Patriotism • War, US Revolutionary. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #01 George Washington, and the Georgia Historical Society series lists. A significant historical year for this entry is 1791.
Location. 32° 4.856′ N, 81° 5.427′ W. Marker is in Savannah, Georgia, in Chatham County. It is in the Historic District - North. Marker is on Bay Street, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Savannah GA 31401, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. A different marker also named Chatham Artillery's (here, next to this marker); Charles Blaney Cluskey (a few steps from this marker); Vaulting Through Time (within shouting distance of this marker); Birthplace of the University Of Georgia (within shouting distance of this marker); One Building - Many Stories (within shouting distance of this marker); Central Railroad & Bank Bldg. (within shouting distance of this marker); Savannah City Hall (within shouting distance of this marker); A Storeroom By Any Other Name (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Savannah.
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Credits. This page was last revised on February 8, 2023. It was originally submitted on February 18, 2008, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. This page has been viewed 2,295 times since then and 36 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on February 18, 2008, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. 2, 3, 4. submitted on January 12, 2015, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana. 5. submitted on May 10, 2021, by Shane Oliver of Richmond, Virginia. 6. submitted on February 18, 2008, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. 7, 8, 9. submitted on January 12, 2015, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.