Galion in Crawford County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
U.S.S. Constitution Cannon
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., June 6, 2009
1. U.S.S. Constitution Cannon Marker
This cannon, formerly mounted on the U.S.S. Constitution “Old Ironsides” was obtained by the City of Galion from the Boston Navy Yards in 1934.The Constitution, build in 1797, saw action in the Barbary Coast War and the War of 1812. After many battles, the frigate was ordered destroyed in 1830, but public sentiment saved it for rebuilding. In 1855 it was retired as a training ship, was rebuilt and re-activated in 1877, and was drydocked and repaired as a memorial on its 100th anniversary in 1897.
In 1930, Congress appropriated $300,000 to put “Old Ironsides” back to sea to turn in 22,000 miles visiting American ports before final retirement and dismantlement in 1933.
Galion Mayor Wilbur M. King obtained one of “Old Ironsides” cannons through a navy friend and it was brought to Galion in 1934 with shipping costs paid by L.M. Ligget, then president of Hercules Products, Inc. The cannon stood in front of the Hercules Sherman Street plant until 1962.
It was placed here by Galion Lodge 71 of the Fraternal Order of Police as a part of a memorial to all Ohio Law Enforcement officers dedicated on Oct. 15, 1967.
this page online
Erected by City of Galion, Fraternal Order of Police Lodge No. 71, and Galion Lions Club.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Fraternal or Sororal Organizations • Government & Politics • War of 1812 • Waterways & Vessels. A significant historical year for this entry is 1934.
Location. Marker has been reported missing. It was located near 40° 42.717′ N, 82° 48.848′ W. Marker was in Galion, Ohio, in Crawford County. Marker was at the intersection of Ohio Route 309 and Crawford-Morrow County Line Road, on the left when traveling north on State Route 309. Marker is near the entrance to Galion Reservoir Park. Touch for map. Marker was in this post office area: Galion OH 44833, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 7 miles of this location, measured as the crow flies. Lincoln Highway Marker (approx. 2 miles away); Galion Veterans Memorial / Flag Plaza (approx. 2.1 miles away); Big Four Depot (approx. 2.2 miles away); Ohio Central College (approx. 3.3 miles away); Harding Birthplace (approx. 5.4 miles away); Olentangy Battle (approx. 5.9 miles away); Seccaium (approx. 5.9 miles away); To the Memory of Colonel Wm. Crawford (approx. 6.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Galion.
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., June 6, 2009
2. U.S.S. Constitution Cannon and Marker
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., June 6, 2009
3. U.S.S. Constitution Cannon and Marker
Galion Peace Officers and Police Department Memorials behind cannon.
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., June 6, 2009
4. U.S.S. Constitution Cannon and Peacekeepers Memorial
Looking northeast toward road intersection.
Photographed By Craig Doda, November 7, 2020
5. U.S.S. Constitution Cannon Marker Missing
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., June 6, 2009
6. Lions Club Marker on Cannon Base
Photographed By Craig Doda, November 7, 2020
7. Nearby Police Departament 1967 Memorial
Photographed By Craig Doda, November 7, 2020
8. Nearby Peace Officers Memorial
Credits. This page was last revised on March 25, 2022. It was originally submitted on June 8, 2009, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 1,721 times since then and 68 times this year. Last updated on March 25, 2022, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on June 8, 2009, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. 5. submitted on March 25, 2022, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. 6. submitted on June 8, 2009, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. 7, 8. submitted on March 25, 2022, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.
