Lake Wales in Polk County, Florida — The American South (South Atlantic)
Cannon from the USS Constitution
Photographed by Dave W, March 12, 2023
1. Cannon from the USS Constitution Marker
Presented to the city of Lake Wales through the efforts of Mr. William J. Pelissier and Miss Elizabeth D. Quaintance, this cannon, removed from the frigate USS Constitution during the 1927 restoration, was originally dedicated by the Lake Wales Chapter NSDAR in 1933.
Restored with donations from the people of Lake Wales, the Historic Lake Wales Society and a grant from the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution, it was rededicated on the 215th anniversary of the launching of the USS Constitution.
Erected 2012 by Lake Wales Chapter National Society Daughters of the American Revolution (NSDAR).
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • War, US Revolutionary • Waterways & Vessels. In addition, it is included in the Daughters of the American Revolution series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1927.
Location. 27° 53.916′ N, 81° 35.09′ W. Marker is in Lake Wales, Florida, in Polk County. It is on South Scenic Highway (Florida Route 17) south of East Johnson Avenue, on the left when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 200 S Scenic Hwy, Lake Wales FL 33853, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Central Florida. It is also in the American South. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, North America, a Gulf of Mexico state, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain, the territory of the Mississippian Culture, one of the Confederate States of America, and the Antebellum South.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 9 miles of this marker, measured as the
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Another marker is no longer nearby. Old Indian Trails (was approx. 1½ miles away but has been permanently removed).
Photographed by Dave W, March 12, 2023
2. Cannon from the USS Constitution Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on March 27, 2023. It was originally submitted on March 27, 2023, by Dave W of Co, Colorado. This page has been viewed 419 times since then and 39 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 27, 2023, by Dave W of Co, Colorado. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.
