Boonsboro in Washington County, Maryland — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Cannon of Revolutionary War
Photographed by Craig Swain, June 9, 2007
1. Cannon of Revolutionary War Marker
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forged Mount Aetna, Maryland
Dedicated July 4, 1906
Rededicated July 5, 1992
Charles F. Kauffman, Jr.
Mayor, Town of Boonsboro
Robert J. Shifler, Assistant Mayor Kevin M. Chambers, Councilman Robert W. Gross, Councilman Raymond D. Grove, Councilman Howard W. Long, Councilman Richard E. Hawkins, Councilman Sheila A. Wren, President Park Board Robert L. Phillips, Secretary Gerald F. Metz, Member William R. Henneberger, Member John L. Herr, Member Robert J. Shifler, Liaison Member
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Revolutionary. A significant historical date for this entry is July 4, 1858.
Location. 39° 30.463′ N, 77° 39.26′ W. Marker is in Boonsboro, Maryland, in Washington County. It is on Park Drive, on the right when traveling east. Inside Shafer Park, about a block west of Old National Road/Main Street (Alt US 40). Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Boonsboro MD 21713, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in the Baltimore Metro Region and in Western Maryland. It is also in the American Mid-Atlantic, in Appalachia, and specifically in Northern Appalachia. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once one of the original Thirteen Colonies.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Gravesite of William Boone (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Street Fighting (about 400 feet away); The Boys from Boonsboro District (about 600 feet away); The National Road
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Another marker is no longer nearby. Town of Boonsboro (was approx. half a mile away but has been confirmed missing).
Related marker. Click here for another marker that is related to this marker. A Mt. Aetna unfinished cannon on display at the Hager House in Hagerstown.
Photographed by Craig Swain, June 9, 2007
2. Marker on the Base Holding the Cannon
Photographed by Craig Swain, June 9, 2007
3. Close Up of the Cannon
Credits. This page was last revised on March 1, 2022. It was originally submitted on August 6, 2007, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. This page has been viewed 2,118 times since then and 22 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on August 6, 2007, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. • J. J. Prats was the editor who published this page.
