Jamestown in Stutsman County, North Dakota — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
Model 1861 8" Siege Howitzer
Photographed by Ruth VanSteenwyk, June 24, 2017
1. Model 1861 8" Siege Howitzer Marker
The original cost paid was $205.50.
It is number 26 of a total of 171 manufactured. Only
73 have survived.
The barrel weight is 2602 pounds. The projectile
weighed 46 pounds and was propelled by 4 pounds
of black cannon powder.
It was originally mounted on a carriage that required
8 horses and 4 drivers to transport. One gunner
and 4 cannoneers fired the piece.
This howitzer was donated to Fort Seward 1897 at the
request of local chapter of the Grand Army of the Republic.
Interestingly, it was originally mounted at the south
gate of the historic 1883 Stutsman County Courthouse.
It was moved to the fort site in the mid 1920's
to stand silent watch over the city.
The touch hole has been spiked for safety.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Forts and Castles • War, US Civil. A significant historical year for this entry is 1862.
Location. 46° 54.795′ N, 98° 43.259′ W. Marker is in Jamestown, North Dakota, in Stutsman County. It can be reached from 10th Avenue NW 0.2 miles south of 8th Street, on the left when traveling south. Touch for map.
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Regionally, this marker is in North Dakota’s Drift Prairie. It is also in the American Lewis & Clark Corridor, on the prairies, and on the Northern Plains. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once Ruperts Land and also the Louisiana Purchase.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Fort Seward (here, next to this marker); Fort William H. Seward (here, next to this marker); a different marker also named Fort Seward (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); Anton Klaus (approx. 0.6 miles away); The Hansen Arts Park (approx. 0.7 miles away); Seiler Building (approx. 0.7 miles away); In Celebration of the Two Hundredth Year Birthday of the United States of America, 1976 (approx. 0.7 miles away); Elizabeth White (approx. 0.7 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Jamestown.
Photographed by Ruth VanSteenwyk, June 24, 2017
2. Model 1861 8" Siege Howitzer Marker
Photographed by Ruth VanSteenwyk, June 24, 2017
3. Model 1861 8" Siege Howitzer
Credits. This page was last revised on January 16, 2018. It was originally submitted on January 14, 2018, by Ruth VanSteenwyk of Aberdeen, South Dakota. This page has been viewed 451 times since then and 21 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on January 14, 2018, by Ruth VanSteenwyk of Aberdeen, South Dakota. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.
