Main Post in San Francisco City and County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
French 24-Pounder
Cast in bronze in 1754 for the French Army, this gun was used by the Spanish and captured by American Forces in Cuba during the Spanish-American War
July 1973
by order of
Col. John L. Fellows Jr.
Commanding Officer
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, Spanish-American. In addition, it is included in the Native Sons/Daughters of the Golden West series list. A significant historical date for this entry is July 17, 1898.
Location. 37° 48.041′ N, 122° 27.292′ W. Marker is in San Francisco, California, in San Francisco City and County. It is in Main Post. Marker is at the intersection of Funston Avenue and Lincoln Boulevard, on the left when traveling north on Funston Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: San Francisco CA 94129, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Old Post Hospital (within shouting distance of this marker); Presidio of San Francisco (within shouting distance of this marker); Old Station Hospital (within shouting distance of this marker); Bringing A Creek Back to Life: Thompson Reach (within shouting distance of this marker); First Women in the Army: U.S. Army Nurse Corps (within shouting distance of this marker); Western Defense Command Headquarters (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Old and New: Presidio Fire Station (about 400 feet away); From Post to Park (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in San Francisco.
Also see . . .
1. 24-pounder long gun (Wikipedia). (Submitted on January 8, 2020.)
2. Siege of Santiago (Wikipedia). (Submitted on January 8, 2020.)
Credits. This page was last revised on February 7, 2023. It was originally submitted on January 8, 2020, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 156 times since then and 17 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on January 8, 2020, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.