Fort Monroe in Hampton, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
14 – Pounder James Rifle
Made in 1862
for Union Forces
by Ames Mfg. Company
Chicopee, Massachusetts
Diameter of Bore 4.125 inches
Overall Length 73 inches
Weight 912 pounds
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil. A significant historical year for this entry is 1862.
Location. 37° 0.148′ N, 76° 18.575′ W. Marker is in Hampton, Virginia. It is in Fort Monroe. Marker is on Bernard Road, on the right when traveling east. Marker is in Fortress Monroe near the entrance to the Casemate Museum. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Fort Monroe VA 23651, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Austrian 6-Pounder Gun (here, next to this marker); 12-Pounder Gun-Howitzer (here, next to this marker); a different marker also named Austrian 6-Pounder Gun (here, next to this marker); John Mitchel (a few steps from this marker); Lieutenant John Trout Greble (a few steps from this marker); Honoring Dr. John J. Craven (a few steps from this marker); Confinement of Jefferson Davis (a few steps from this marker); Lantaka (a few steps from this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Hampton.
Also see . . .
1. Fort Monroe (Stone Fort) National Register of Historic Places Registration Form. (Submitted on August 19, 2019.)
2. Fort Monroe National Monument, National Park Service . (Submitted on August 19, 2019.)
Credits. This page was last revised on February 1, 2023. It was originally submitted on May 15, 2011, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 533 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on May 15, 2011, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.