Youngstown in Niagara County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Old Fort Niagara Cannon

Photographed By Bill Coughlin, September 17, 2019

1. Old Fort Niagara Cannon Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

This reproduction 18th Century iron British
6-pounder cannon and Rudyerd field carriage
are dedicated to the men and women
who served their country at Fort Niagra.

The Old Fort Niagara Association
expresses its appreciation to the following
individuals who made this dedication possible:

The John D. Cannon Family
The William R. Dann Family
Richard E. & Patricia H. Garman
Robert J.A. & Donna H. Irwin
The Paul J. Koessler Foundation
Peter & Elizabeth C. Tower

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Forts and Castles.

Location. 43° 15.746′ N, 79° 3.626′ W. Marker is in Youngstown, New York, in Niagara County. Marker is located near the visitor center at Old Fort Niagara. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Scott Avenue, Youngstown NY 14174, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Old Fort Niagara (here, next to this marker); The Siege of Fort Niagara (here, next to this marker); Dueling Cannons (here, next to this marker); Morrow Plaza

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(a few steps from this marker); The Niagara Portage: Gateway to the West (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Old Fort Niagara (within shouting distance of this marker); Old Fort Niagara Lighthouse (within shouting distance of this marker); To the Memory (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Youngstown.

Photographed By Bill Coughlin, September 17, 2019

2. Old Fort Niagara Cannon Marker

The marker is on the underside of the field carriage.

Photographed By Bill Coughlin, September 17, 2019

3. Old Fort Niagara Cannon Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on September 23, 2019. It was originally submitted on September 23, 2019, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 232 times since then and 55 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on September 23, 2019, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.