Fort Monroe in Hampton, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)

The Lincoln Gun

Photographed By Bill Coughlin, August 11, 2008

1. The Lincoln Gun Marker

Inscription. Cast in 1860, this was the first 15-inch Rodman Gun. Its range was more than four miles. Weight of the projectile was over 300 lbs. During Civil War it was used to bombard Confederate batteries on Sewells Point. The gun was named for President Lincoln in March 1862.

Erected 1969.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Military • War, US Civil. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #16 Abraham Lincoln series list. A significant historical month for this entry is March 1862.

Location. 37° 0.204′ N, 76° 18.488′ W. Marker is in Hampton, Virginia. It is in Fort Monroe. Marker is on Ruckman Road, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Fort Monroe VA 23651, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Omaha Beach Memorial Tree (a few steps from this marker); An Enduring Legacy? (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); "Ruth Window" (about 400 feet away); Lee's Quarters (about 400 feet away); Fort Monroe (about 500 feet away); 3 – Inch Ordnance Rifle (about 500 feet away); 12-Pounder Howitzer (about 500 feet away); Spanish 1-½ Pounder (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Hampton.

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1. Fort Monroe National Monument, National Park Service. (Submitted on August 19, 2019.)
2. Fort Monroe (Stone Fort) National Register of Historic Places Registration Form (pdf file). (Submitted on August 19, 2019.)

Marker at Fort Monroe image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Bill Coughlin, August 11, 2008

2. Marker at Fort Monroe

This 49,000 pound artillery piece is found on Fort Monroe's parade field.

Photographed By Bill Coughlin, August 11, 2008

3. The Lincoln Gun Marker

Fort Monroe was the site of the first artillery school which was founded in 1824. The Lincoln Gun is one of many artillery pieces on display here.

The Lincoln Gun Engraving image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Bill Coughlin, August 11, 2008

4. The Lincoln Gun Engraving

An engraving of the Lincoln Gun that appeared in Leslie's Illustrated Newspaper appears on the monument, as can be seen in the photo.

"The Lincoln Gun" at Fortress Monroe image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Bill Coughlin, August 11, 2008

5. "The Lincoln Gun" at Fortress Monroe

A sketch by artist Mr. E.S.Hall showing the Lincoln Gun trained on the ship channel that appeared in Leslie's Illustrated Newspaper on July 5, 1862.

Photographed By Bradley Owen, October 16, 2021

6. The Lincoln Gun Marker

Gun has been repainted.

Credits. This page was last revised on February 1, 2023. It was originally submitted on August 15, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 2,242 times since then and 132 times this year. Last updated on November 2, 2021, by Bradley Owen of Morgantown, West Virginia. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on August 15, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. 6. submitted on November 2, 2021, by Bradley Owen of Morgantown, West Virginia. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.