Bolton in Warren County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
The Cannon
Photographed By Larry Gertner, April 14, 2020
1. The Cannon Marker
The barrel and the firing mechanism of this 4.7 inch cannon were made at the Northwestern Ordnance Company, while the carriage was made at Rock Island Arsenal. According to the records at the Watervliet Arsenal, only 93 cannons of this type were built, and were the most modern artillery pieces of the time when designed in 1906. This cannon was built in 1918, and came to the town of Bolton in the mid 1930s. The cannon is the gift of the Morabito family, Joseph, JoAnn, and John, in memory of Doris French Morabito.
Topics. This memorial is listed in this topic list: War, World I.
Location. 43° 33.486′ N, 73° 39.301′ W. Marker is in Bolton, New York, in Warren County. Memorial is at the intersection of Lake Shore Drive and Horicon Avenue on Lake Shore Drive. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Bolton Veterans' Memorial, Bolton Landing NY 12814, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Doughboy (here, next to this marker); The Battlefield Marker (here, next to this marker); The Scout (here, next to this marker); Bolton Veterans’ Memorial (a few steps from this marker); George Reis Home (approx. 0.2 miles away); Gen. Henry Knox Trail (approx. ¼ mile
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2. The Cannon
Photographed By Larry Gertner, April 14, 2020
3. The Cannon
"The Doughboy" in the background.
Photographed By Larry Gertner, April 14, 2020
4. The Cannon
Photographed By Larry Gertner, April 14, 2020
5. Bolton Veterans' Memorial
Credits. This page was last revised on March 10, 2021. It was originally submitted on April 16, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. This page has been viewed 238 times since then and 37 times this year. Last updated on March 9, 2021, by Carl Gordon Moore Jr. of North East, Maryland. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on April 16, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.
