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. It 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.

Regionally, this marker is on Virginia’s Peninsula

and in Coastal Virginia.

It is also in the American South,

specifically in the Upper South,

and in the Tidewater.

Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region,

North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself

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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: 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); Stockade and Guardhouse (about 500 feet away); In Memoriam (about 500 feet away); Fort Monroe (about 500 feet away); a different marker also named Fort Monroe (about 500 feet away); Jefferson Davis Memorial Arch (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Hampton.

Other markers no longer nearby. Lee's Quarters (was about 400 feet away but has been confirmed missing); 3 – Inch Ordnance Rifle (was about 500 feet away but has been permanently removed); 12-Pounder Howitzer (was about 500 feet away but has been permanently removed); Spanish 1-½-Pounder (was about 500 feet away but has been permanently removed); Lantaka (was about 500 feet away but has been permanently removed).

Also see . . .
1. Fort Monroe National Monument, National Park Service.

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.

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

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 3,099 times since then and 51 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.