Lambertville in Hunterdon County, New Jersey — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Mary E. Sheridan Park

Photographed by Alan Edelson, March 7, 2009

1. Mary E. Sheridan Park Marker

Inscription. Park, formerly called York Street Park, was re-named for longtime Lambertville City Clerk (1948-1982) and Mayor (1983-1988). Park was established in 1900 when Civil War Monument, dedicated in 1870 was moved from Mount Hope Cemetery to this location. Inscribed on the marble obelisk are names of 55 local Union soldiers who lost their lives, and significant battles in which local men participated.

The 8 inch cannon was converted from an 11 inch cannon during the early part of the war and saw action aboard wooden first-class screw sloop, USS Richmond, in Battles of Vicksburg, Mobile, and New Orleans. Barrel is 14 feet long, and gun and carriage weigh 24,800 pounds.

Pyramid of mortar shells, fourteen 15 inch shells, weighing 480 pounds each, was placed here in 1908, as was gun and carriage.

The 2-story stone building (circa 1840) served as Lamberville's jail until 1966. Gazebo was constructed in early 1970's.

Samuel C. Worman, Local Businessman, donated funds for memorial fountain, erected in 1917, just outside the park.

Erected by Multiple Orgainizations.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Parks & Recreational Areas • War, US Civil • Women. A significant historical year for this entry is 1900.

Location. 40° 22.102′

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N, 74° 56.689′ W. Marker is in Lambertville, New Jersey, in Hunterdon County. It is at the intersection of York Street and George Street, on the right when traveling west on York Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Lambertville NJ 08530, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in New Jersey’s North Jersey,

specifically in Central Jersey,

and in the New York City Metropolitan Area.

It is also in the American Northeast

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 New Netherland

and also one of the original Thirteen Colonies.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Lambertville City Hall (within shouting distance of this marker); Centenary Methodist Church (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); George Coryell’s Grave (about 600 feet away); Marshall House (approx. 0.2 miles away); Lewis Island Shad Fishery (approx. 0.2 miles away); PFC. Charles L. Danberry (approx. 0.2 miles away); D & R (approx. 0.2 miles away); Lambertville Railroad (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Lambertville.

Additional commentary.
1. 11-inch Cannon Sleeved to 8-inch Cannon
The cannon mentioned on the marker and shown in the lower photo was indeed originally cast as an 11-inch Dahlgren Shell Gun, bearing the registry number 72. It was made by Builders Foundry in Providence, Rhode Island in 1863, with a weight of 15,660 pounds. However, contrary to what the marker states, it was not rifled and converted during the war. Instead it was modified in 1877 by inserting a sleeve with rifling down the original bore. This work

Mary E. Sheridan Park image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Alan Edelson, March 7, 2009

2. Mary E. Sheridan Park

was done by South Boston Foundry in Massachusetts. The converted gun was given the registry number 32, and then weighed 17,250 pounds.

— Submitted March 8, 2009, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia.

Credits. This page was last revised on July 27, 2020. It was originally submitted on March 8, 2009, by Alan Edelson of Union Twsp., New Jersey. This page has been viewed 2,776 times since then and 68 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 8, 2009, by Alan Edelson of Union Twsp., New Jersey. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.