Franconia in Grafton County, New Hampshire — The American Northeast (New England)
The Cannon on the Skyline
Photographed By Larry Gertner, September 2008
1. The Cannon on the Skyline Marker
Inscription.
The Cannon on the Skyline. . On the skyline 1800 above you stands cannon Rock. This natural rock formation, consisting of a hugh (sic) table-like stone superimposed on a large boulder, stands guard over Franconia Notch like a cannon protruding from the parapet of an ancient fortress.
Thousands of years ago, during the great ice age, this rock was carried along by the glacier and when the ice melted was deposited high on the ridge where you see it today. It is from this rock that Cannon Mountain gets its name. Years ago early settlers and travelers knew the peak by such other names as Freak Mt., Old Man’s Mt., Mt. Jackson and Profile Mt. In 1853 the name Cannon appeared on Bond’s map of the White Mountains. By 1875 this name was in common use for the 4200 foot peak.
(Dimensions) , Rock formation 21 feet in length , Barrel stone 11 feet long , Muzzle end 9 feet above ground
On the skyline 1800 above you stands cannon Rock. This natural rock formation, consisting of a hugh (sic) table-like stone superimposed on a large boulder, stands guard over Franconia Notch like a cannon protruding from the parapet of an ancient fortress.
Thousands of years ago, during the great ice age, this rock was carried along by the glacier and when the ice melted was deposited high on the ridge where you see it today.
It is from this rock that Cannon Mountain gets its name. Years ago early settlers and travelers knew the peak by such other names as Freak Mt., Old Man’s Mt., Mt. Jackson and Profile Mt. In 1853 the name Cannon appeared on Bond’s map of the White Mountains. By 1875 this name was in common use for the 4200 foot peak.
(Dimensions)
Rock formation 21 feet in length
Barrel stone 11 feet long
Muzzle end 9 feet above ground
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Landmarks.
Location. 44° 10.05′ N, 71° 40.967′ W. Marker is in Franconia, New Hampshire, in Grafton County. Marker can be reached from Recreational Trail (U.S. 93). The marker is in the Old Man of the Mountain Historic Site in Franconia Notch State Park. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Franconia NH 03580, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of
Credits. This page was last revised on July 26, 2017. It was originally submitted on July 25, 2017, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. This page has been viewed 376 times since then and 50 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on July 25, 2017, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
