West Point in Orange County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
50-Pounder Cast-Iron Columbiad
Smoothbore Cannon
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., January 27, 2023
1. 50-Pounder Cast-Iron Columbiad Marker
invented by Colonel George Bomford
(Class of 1805, U.S.M.A.)
and were used in the
War of 1812 for firing solid shot.
Erected by United States Military Academy.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Patriots & Patriotism • War, US Civil. A significant historical year for this entry is 1805.
Location. 41° 23.7′ N, 73° 57.382′ W. Marker is in West Point, New York, in Orange County. Marker is at the intersection of Cullum Road and Thayer Road, on the right when traveling west on Cullum Road. Marker and cannon are at Trophy Point, on the U.S. Military Academy. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: West Point NY 10996, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. 6-Pounder Smooth-Bore Field Gun (here, next to this marker); 3.3-in. Rifled Field Gun (here, next to this marker); a different marker also named 3.3-in. Rifled Field Gun (here, next to this marker); 42-Pounder Cast-Iron Carronade (here, next to this marker); 8-in. Blakely Steel Rifled Seacoast Gun (here, next to this marker); Wars That Shaped the Nation (within shouting distance of this marker); Welcome To Trophy Point
this page online
Also see . . .
1. Colonel George Bomford. (Submitted on March 10, 2023, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
2. A Brief History of Trophy Point and its Usage. (Submitted on March 10, 2023, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., January 27, 2023
2. 50-Pounder Cast-Iron Columbiad and Marker
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., January 27, 2023
3. 50-Pounder Cast-Iron Columbiad (eighth from left)
Credits. This page was last revised on March 10, 2023. It was originally submitted on March 10, 2023, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 103 times since then and 25 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on March 10, 2023, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.
