Bay City in Bay County, Michigan — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

IX-inch Dahlgren SB Iron Shell Gun

Photographed by J.T. Lambrou, September 21, 2021

1. IX-inch Dahlgren SB Iron Shell Gun Marker

Inscription. This 9-inch Dahlgren Cannon is a true replica of those in place at Battery Park from the early 1900s to 1942. The originals were part of the arsenal aboard the USS Hartford, the flagship of Rear Admiral David G. Farragut. During the Civil War, the Hartford was instrumental in the capture of New Orleans in 1862, and victorious at the Battle of Mobile Bay in August 1864.

Dahlgren cannons were cast at various foundries throughout the Northern states, and the typical weight was about 9,000 pounds. Often mounted on a wooden Marsilly Carriage, they were operated by a 17-member gun crew.

This replica was cast by the Bay Cast Companies in Bay City, Michigan, in May 2016, from the original plans used by foundries in the 1850s and 1860s.
Generously donated by The Rod Hildebrant Family

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: War, US Civil • Waterways & Vessels. A significant historical year for this entry is 1862.

Location. 43° 35.884′ N, 83° 53.153′ W. Marker is in Bay City, Michigan, in Bay County. It is at the intersection of Center Avenue and North Jefferson Street, on the right when traveling west on Center Avenue. Marker is located in Battery Park. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 501 Center Avenue, Bay City MI 48708, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Mid-Michigan

and in one of the Lake Huron Shore counties. It is also in the American Midwest

and on the Great Lakes.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Northwest Territory.

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At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Gold Star Families Memorial Monument (a few steps from this marker); Bob Seger (a few steps from this marker); Stevie Wonder (within shouting distance of this marker); Train Traffic Control Shack Informational Kiosk (within shouting distance of this marker); Bay County Veterans Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); US 13-inch Sea-Coast Mortar (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Bay County Veterans Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Center Avenue (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Bay City.

Photographed by J.T. Lambrou, September 21, 2021

2. IX-inch Dahlgren SB Iron Shell Gun Marker

Battery Park image. Click for full size.

Photographed by J.T. Lambrou, September 21, 2021

3. Battery Park

Location of marker next to Bay County Veterans Memorial

<i>USS Hartford</i> image. Click for full size.

unattributed; probably United States Navy, circa 1884

4. USS Hartford

Original cannon used aboard the ship

Credits. This page was last revised on September 23, 2021. It was originally submitted on September 23, 2021, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan. This page has been viewed 626 times since then and 38 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on September 23, 2021, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.