Winchester, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
Cannon Used by George Washington
Photographed by Mark Parker, December 20, 2022
1. Close-up of Cannon Used by George Washington Marker
George
Washington
in defence of
Fort Loudoun
1756
Topics and series. This memorial is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • War, French and Indian. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #01 George Washington series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1756.
Location. 39° 10.946′ N, 78° 10.05′ W. Memorial is in Winchester, Virginia. It is on West Cork Street (U.S. 50) just east of South Braddock Street (U.S. 50), on the left when traveling east. Touch for map. Memorial is at or near this postal address: 32 W Cork St, Winchester VA 22601, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this memorial is in Virginia’s Shenandoah Valley. It is also in the American South, specifically in the Upper South, and in the Mid-Atlantic. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture, one of the original Thirteen Colonies, one of the Confederate States of America, and the Antebellum South.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: George Washington (here, next to this marker); Braddock Cannon (a few steps from this marker); Washingtons Office (a few steps from this marker); Washington Becomes a Burgess for Frederick County (a few steps from this marker); Peggy Wolfe McKee, Mary Bruce Glaize, Martha Wolfe (within shouting distance of this marker); James R. Wilkins, Sr. (within shouting distance of this marker); Braddock Street United Methodist Church (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Photos of Old Town Winchester (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Winchester.
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Credits. This page was last revised on December 6, 2024. It was originally submitted on May 28, 2020, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 674 times since then and 28 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on December 2, 2024, by Mark Parker of Hickory, North Carolina. 2. submitted on May 28, 2020, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
