Main Post in San Francisco City and County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
French 24-Pounder
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, December 26, 2015
1. French 24-Pounder Marker
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. It 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.
Regionally, this marker is on California’s Coast Ranges. It is also on the American Pacific Coast. Globally, it is in North America, on the Ring of Fire, in the Pacific Rim, in the Western Hemisphere, in the Western World, and in the Anglosphere. Historically,
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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); Sixth United States Army (about 700 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in San Francisco.
Another marker is no longer nearby. Old Post Hospital (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been confirmed missing).
Also see . . .
1. 24-pounder long gun (Wikipedia). (Submitted on January 8, 2020.)
2. Siege of Santiago (Wikipedia). (Submitted on January 8, 2020.)
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, December 26, 2015
2. French 24-Pounder and Marker
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, December 26, 2015
3. French 24-Pounder - business end
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, December 26, 2015
4. French 24-Pounder - fun end
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, December 26, 2015
5. French 24-Pounder - dedication inscription
"Captured at Santiago de Cuba on July 17, 1898 by the Fifth Army Corps, U.S. Army commanded by Major General, Wm. R. Shafter and presented by him to the City of San Francisco, California in trust for the Native Sons of the Golden West and accepted as a token of valor and patriotism of the Army of the United States"
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, December 26, 2015
6. French 24-Pounder - imperial motto and emblem
"Nec pluribus impar (literally: "Not unequal to many") is a Latin motto adopted by Louis XIV of France from 1658. It was often inscribed together with the symbol of the "Sun King": a head within rays of sunlight." - Wikipedia
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 289 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on January 8, 2020, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.
