Bangor in Penobscot County, Maine — The American Northeast (New England)
Spanish Bronze Cannon
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., July 30, 2017
1. Spanish Bronze Cannon Marker
Dismounted from Fort Toro, Guantanamo Bay, Cuba.
— in bombardment by —
U.S. Navy, June 15th, 1898.
Recovered June 7th, 1899, by
Lieut. Commander Frank E. Fletcher,
commanding U.S.S. Eagle and presented to
Hon. Charles A. Boutelle,
Chairman Committee on Naval Affairs,
U.S. House of Representatives,
by whom it was presented to the
City of Bangor, October 16, 1899,
through Hon. Arthur Chapin, Mayor.
Topics. This memorial is listed in this topic list: War, Spanish-American. A significant historical date for this entry is February 9, 1787.
Location. 44° 48.122′ N, 68° 46.224′ W. Marker is in Bangor, Maine, in Penobscot County. Memorial is at the intersection of Hammond Street/State Street (U.S. 2) and Kenduskeag Stream, on the left when traveling east on Hammond Street/State Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Kenduskeag Stream Park, Bangor ME 04401, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. A Place of Meeting (here, next to this marker); Samuel de Champlain (here, next to this marker); Saltonstall's Naval Fleet Gun (a few steps from this marker); Hannibal Hamlin (within shouting distance of this marker); Hersey Memorial Building (Old Bangor City Hall) Bell
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Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., July 30, 2017
2. Spanish Bronze Cannon and Marker
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., July 30, 2017
3. Spanish Bronze Cannon Detail
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., July 30, 2017
4. Spanish Bronze Cannon Detail
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., July 30, 2017
5. Spanish Bronze Cannon Detail
Credits. This page was last revised on September 23, 2020. It was originally submitted on November 25, 2017, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 432 times since then and 25 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on November 25, 2017, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.
