Lafayette Square in St. Louis, Missouri — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)

These Guns are from the British Man Of War

Photographed By Thomas Smith, September 4, 2021

1. These Guns are from the British Man Of War Marker

Inscription. These guns are from the British man of war. Acteon sunk in an attack on Sullivan Island in Charleston Harbor S.C. June 28, 1776. In 1887 a British vessel entering Charleston Harbor ran upon an obstruction which proved to be the forgotten guns of the Acteon. They were raised and sold at auction and they were bought by the Missouri Commandery of the Military Order of the Loyal Legion and presented to Lafayette Park October 20, 1897

Topics. This memorial is listed in these topic lists: War, US Revolutionary • Waterways & Vessels. A significant historical date for this entry is June 28, 1776.

Location. 38° 36.953′ N, 90° 12.961′ W. Marker is in St. Louis, Missouri. It is in Lafayette Square. Memorial is at the intersection of Missouri Ave and Lafayette Ave, on the right when traveling west on Missouri Ave. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 2023 Lafayette Ave, Saint Louis MO 63104, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. 1876 Lafayette Park Music Pavilion (a few steps from this marker); Senator Thomas Hart Benton, 1782-1858 (within shouting distance of this marker); George Washington Statue (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Grotto Bridge (about 500 feet away); Lafayette Park and Square (about 500 feet away); The Old Police Station / Park House in Lafayette Park

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(about 600 feet away); Welcome to Lafayette Square! (approx. ¼ mile away); Lafayette Square (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in St. Louis.

Photographed By Thomas Smith, September 4, 2021

2. These Guns are from the British Man Of War Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on January 30, 2023. It was originally submitted on September 5, 2021, by Thomas Smith of Waterloo, Ill. This page has been viewed 104 times since then and 7 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 5, 2021, by Thomas Smith of Waterloo, Ill. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.