Fort Monroe in Hampton, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
Austrian 6-Pounder Gun
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, August 11, 2008
1. Austrian 6-Pounder Gun Marker
by Confederates abroad
Originally rifled; Converted
to smoothbore
Diameter of bore 3.74 inches
Overall length 62 inches
Made in Vienna
in 1857
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil. A significant historical year for this entry is 1857.
Location. 37° 0.15′ N, 76° 18.579′ 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. A different marker also named Austrian 6-Pounder Gun (here, next to this marker); 14 – Pounder James Rifle (here, next to this marker); 12-Pounder Gun-Howitzer (a few steps from this marker); John Mitchel (a few steps from this marker); Lantaka (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). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Hampton.
Also see . . .
1. Fort Monroe National Monument, National Park Service. (Submitted on August 19, 2019.)
this page online
2. Fort Monroe (Stone Fort) National Register of Historic Places Registration Form. (Submitted on August 19, 2019.)
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, August 11, 2008
2. Austrian 6-Pounder Gun
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, August 11, 2008
3. Guns at Fortress Monroe
Several cannon are on display at this location. The Austrian 6-Pounder Gun is on the extreme right.
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, August 11, 2008
4. Austrian 6-Pounder Gun
This view of the Austrian 6-Pounder Gun (left) is from the top of the Casemate.
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 611 times since then and 18 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on May 15, 2011, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.
