Vallejo in Solano County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
USS Independence Cannon
Photographed By Joseph Alvarado, February 25, 2023
1. USS Independence Cannon Marker
Placed on board at New York in 1841
Participated in capture of Guaymas and Mazatlan 1847
Topics. This memorial is listed in these topic lists: War, Mexican-American • Waterways & Vessels. A significant historical year for this entry is 1847.
Location. 38° 6.594′ N, 122° 15.818′ W. Marker is in Vallejo, California, in Solano County. Memorial is on Tennessee Street west of Butte Street, on the right when traveling east. The marker is mounted on the top of the first reinforce of the cannon. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Vallejo CA 94590, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. First U.S. Naval Station In The Pacific (within shouting distance of this marker); This Eight Inch Gun (within shouting distance of this marker); USS Warren Cannon (within shouting distance of this marker); The Heritage House (approx. 0.3 miles away); Hunter Memorial Promenade (approx. 0.4 miles away); St. Vincent Ferrer Church (approx. 0.4 miles away); Vallejo War Memorial (approx. half a mile away); Battle Station Torpedo (approx. 0.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Vallejo.
Regarding USS Independence Cannon. A matching cannon from the USS Independence is located on the
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Also see . . .
1. National Park Service: USS Independence.
"In 1846, USS Independence saw combat for the first time as Commodore William Shubrick’s flagship during the Mexican-American War. Initially staging at Monterey Bay, Independence participated in a blockade of the Mexican coast, captured Mexican ship Correo, and landed Marines who occupied Mazatlán."(Submitted on March 12, 2023, by Joseph Alvarado of Livermore, California.)
2. USS Independence (1814-1913). Naval History and Heritage Command
"USS Independence (1814-1913) recommissioned on 4 August 1846 and the Nation was at war with Mexico as she departed Boston on 29 August 1846 for the coast of California."(Submitted on March 12, 2023, by Joseph Alvarado of Livermore, California.)
Photographed By Joseph Alvarado, February 25, 2023
2. USS Independence Cannon & Marker
Photographed By Joseph Alvarado, February 25, 2023
3. USS Independence Cannon
Library of Congress
4. USS Independence
Credits. This page was last revised on March 12, 2023. It was originally submitted on March 12, 2023, by Joseph Alvarado of Livermore, California. This page has been viewed 63 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on March 12, 2023, by Joseph Alvarado of Livermore, California.
