Alamo Plaza in San Antonio in Bexar County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

Late 18th Century Cannon

Photographed By James Hulse, March 23, 2023

1. Late 18th Century Cannon Marker

Inscription. This cannon is characteristic of ones produced for the commercial market. The letter "B" on the trunnion indicates that this cannon was cast at the Bersham ironwork near Wrexham in north Wales, probably no later than 1800. Although this cannon was not present at the Battle of the Alamo, it was used to defend a ranch near Carrizo Springs during the Second Cortina War in 1861.

Caliber: iron 6 pounder
Weight: 901 lbs.
Length: 55"
Diameter of Bore: 3.93"
Donor: Judge A.P. Spohn

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Military. A significant historical year for this entry is 1861.

Location. 29° 25.534′ N, 98° 29.175′ W. Marker is in San Antonio, Texas, in Bexar County. It is in Alamo Plaza. Marker is at the intersection of Alamo Plaza and East Crockett Street on Alamo Plaza. The marker is located along the south walkway to the Alamo. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 300 Alamo Plaza, San Antonio TX 78205, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Cannon From the Battle of the Alamo (a few steps from this marker); Digging Back in Time (a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named Cannon From the Battle of the Alamo (a few steps from this marker); The Palisade (a few steps from this marker); a different

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marker also named Cannon From the Battle of the Alamo (a few steps from this marker); Lt. Col. William Barret Travis (within shouting distance of this marker); Soldiers of the War of 1812 Who Fought for Texas (within shouting distance of this marker); The Defense of The Alamo (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in San Antonio.

The Cannon and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By James Hulse, March 23, 2023

2. The Cannon and Marker

The view of the four sets of markers and cannons image. Click for full size.

Photographed By James Hulse, March 23, 2023

3. The view of the four sets of markers and cannons

Credits. This page was last revised on July 5, 2023. It was originally submitted on July 5, 2023, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 74 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on July 5, 2023, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.