Richmond Hill in Bryan County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)
Columbiad
Photographed by Mike Stroud, October 5, 2008
1. Columbiad Marker
Erected 1964 by Georgia Historical Commission.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Forts and Castles • War, US Civil. A significant historical year for this entry is 1964.
Location. 31° 53.485′ N, 81° 11.74′ W. Marker is in Richmond Hill, Georgia, in Bryan County. It can be reached from Fort McAllister Road. Located at Fort McAllister State Park. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Richmond Hill GA 31324, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Georgia’s Coastal Plain, on the Georgia Coast and the Golden Isles, and in Greater Savannah. It is also in the American South, specifically in the Deep South, and on the Eastern Seaboard. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere.
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Position of the Monitors (a few steps from this marker); Major Gallie's Gun (a few steps from this marker); Obstruction of River (within shouting distance of this marker); Damage From Naval Bombardments (within shouting distance of this marker); Cheves' Rice Mill (within shouting distance of this marker); Capt. Nicholas Clinch (within shouting distance of this marker); Confederate Land Mines (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Tom Cat (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Richmond Hill.
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1. The Columbiad. was a large caliber, smoothbore, muzzle loading cannon able to fire heavy projectiles at both high and low trajectories. (Submitted on October 21, 2008, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina.)
2. Heated shot. (Submitted on October 21, 2008, by
Photographed by Mike Stroud, 2008
2. Columbiad Reproduction
Columbiad - A form of seacoast cannon; a long, chambered gun designed for throwing shot or shells with heavy charges of powder, at high angles of elevation. This example is patterned after the Model of 1844.
Photographed by Mike Stroud, 2008
3. Columbiad
Photographed by Mike Stroud, 2008
4. Columbiad
Confederate States also used columbiads extensively, mostly stocks captured from Federal arsenals at the time of secession. These acquitted themselves well against early ironclad warships. In addition, the Confederates produced limited quantities of eight-inch and ten-inch columbiads without the Rodman process; these could not withstand sustained use. The Confederates also rifled some columbiads in an effort to improve weapon performance.
Photographed by Mike Stroud, October 5, 2008
5. Hot Shot Furnace
The hot shot oven was used
to heat cannonballs red hot
to set fire to attacking
wooden vessels.
Georgia Historical Commission
1964
Photographed by Mike Stroud, 2008
6. Hot Shot Furnace Marker
They are about six to eight feet wide, and from eight to over 30 feet in length. A brick chimney is situated at one end with a firebox located in the front or side of the opposite end. The interior of the furnace is lined with fire brick and contains a set of sloping iron rails to hold rows of cannonballs.
Photographed by Mike Stroud, 2008
7. Hot Shot Furnace
Photographed by Mike Stroud, October 5, 2008
8. Hot Shot Furnace
Photographed by Mike Stroud, October 5, 2008
9. Columbiad Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on March 12, 2019. It was originally submitted on October 21, 2008, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. This page has been viewed 1,573 times since then and 28 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9. submitted on October 21, 2008, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.
