Fort Meade in Anne Arundel County, Maryland — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
18th Century French Mortar
Photographed By F. Robby, June 7, 2008
1. 18th Century French Mortar Marker
Cast in France of high bronze alloy, circa 1725, the sunburst design was the official crest of Louis XV. This 10 inch mortar was sent to America as part of the French support of the American Revolution. It saw service at the Siege of Yorktown, Virginia in October, 1781, where French artillerymen successfully employed it to bombard the British defences.Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Military • War, US Revolutionary. A significant historical month for this entry is October 1781.
Location. 39° 6.044′ N, 76° 44.324′ W. Marker is in Fort Meade, Maryland, in Anne Arundel County. Marker is on English Avenue, 0.2 miles Mapes Road, on the left when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Fort George G Meade MD 20755, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. White Oak (within shouting distance of this marker); Major General George G. Meade (within shouting distance of this marker); Maj. Gen. Ralph H. Van Deman (approx. 0.2 miles away); Hodges Hall (approx. ¼ mile away); 29th Infantry Division, United States Army
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More about this marker. There are two French mortars at this location, each with the same marker on it.
Photographed By F. Robby, June 7, 2008
2. 18th Century French Mortars
The mortars are along side a halfcircle off English Avenue, and "guard" a pathway to the future "Centennial Park".
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on June 4, 2009, by F. Robby of Baltimore, Maryland. This page has been viewed 1,386 times since then and 67 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 4, 2009, by F. Robby of Baltimore, Maryland.
