Lewiston in Niagara County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Rare M1890 3.6 Inch Mortar Cannon

Presented in honor and recognition of Mayor Terry C. Collesano

— For his long standing support of local veterans —

Rare M1890 3.6 Inch Mortar Cannon Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Trevor L Whited, June 7, 2023

1. Rare M1890 3.6 Inch Mortar Cannon Marker

Inscription. One of the rarest U.S. Army artillery pieces, this breech loading mortar, known as a "Bag Gun" was produced in 1901 at the Watervliet, NY, Arsenal. As of 2019, Watervliet is the oldest continuously active arsenal in the U.S., founded in 1813 to support The War Of 1812.
This is number 73 of a total of 78 that were produced. Only 22 are still known to exist. This was inspected by Mr. Farley, noted as "J.P.F." The barrel weighs 244 pounds and the carriage is 300 pounds. It could hurl a 20 pound explosive shell, or a time fused shrapnel shell, nearly 2 miles. These mortars were mainly used for training, but saw action in Cuba during the Spanish American War and later in the Philippine-American War of 1899-1902. They were deemed obsolete in 1919. Restored 2019 by Ian Preston, Buffalo Mobile Blasting

Erected 2019.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: War of 1812 • War, Spanish-American. A significant historical year for this entry is 1901.

Location. 43° 10.334′ N, 79° 2.054′ W. Marker is in Lewiston, New York, in Niagara County. Marker is on Portage Road, on the right when traveling north. Sits in the north west corner of Academy Park. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Lewiston NY 14092, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this

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marker. Tuscaroras Defend Lewiston Against 1813 British Attack (within shouting distance of this marker); Tuscarora Heroes Monument (within shouting distance of this marker); Dedicated to the Men and Women (within shouting distance of this marker); Site of Hustler's Tavern (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Suspension Bridge Tollhouse (about 500 feet away); Lewiston Academy (about 500 feet away); Opera Hall (approx. 0.2 miles away); Hennepin Hall (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Lewiston.

Photographed By Trevor L Whited, June 7, 2023

2. Rare M1890 3.6 Inch Mortar Cannon Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on July 13, 2023. It was originally submitted on June 25, 2023, by Trevor L Whited of Kokomo, Indiana. This page has been viewed 80 times since then and 26 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 25, 2023, by Trevor L Whited of Kokomo, Indiana. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.