Near Emmitsburg in Frederick County, Maryland — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Emmitsburg Longrifles
Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), November 11, 2020
1. Emmitsburg Longrifles Marker
Inscription.
Emmitsburg Longrifles. . The longrifle was a distinctly American weapon developed on the frontier for accuracy and distance. Produced mainly in Pennsylvania, Maryland and Virginia, it became known as the “Kentucky” rifle after a popular song commemorated its use by a regiment of Kentucky marksmen in the 1814 Battle of New Orleans. Emmitsburg gunsmiths crafted some of the finest longrifles of the 18th and 19th centuries. The work of master gunsmith John Armstrong (1772–c.1842) is especially noted for superior mechanical quality and decorative artistry.
The longrifle was a distinctly American weapon developed on the frontier for accuracy and distance. Produced mainly in Pennsylvania, Maryland and Virginia, it became known as the “Kentucky” rifle after a popular song commemorated its use by a regiment of Kentucky marksmen in the 1814 Battle of New Orleans. Emmitsburg gunsmiths crafted some of the finest longrifles of the 18th and 19th centuries. The work of master gunsmith John Armstrong (1772–c.1842) is especially noted for superior mechanical quality and decorative artistry.
Erected by Maryland Historical Trust, Maryland State Highway Administration.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • War of 1812. In addition, it is included in the Maryland Historical Trust series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1814.
Location. 39° 42.507′ N, 77° 18.824′ W. Marker is near Emmitsburg, Maryland, in Frederick County. Marker can be reached from Catoctin Mountain Highway (U.S. 15). Marker is located near the Welcome Center. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 17300 Catoctin Mountain Hwy, Emmitsburg MD 21727, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Emmitsburg (a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named Emmitsburg (a few
2. Longrifles Marker near the Welcome Center gardens
Credits. This page was last revised on July 14, 2022. It was originally submitted on July 3, 2007, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. This page has been viewed 2,865 times since then and 51 times this year. Photos:1. submitted on November 11, 2020, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. 2. submitted on July 3, 2007, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. • J. J. Prats was the editor who published this page.
