St. Marys Township in Auglaize County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

32 pdr. Gun

Photographed By Craig Doda, July 2, 2023

1. 32 pdr. Gun Marker

Inscription. This 32 pdr. gun (formerly located at the Old East School) was made in the year 1829, at Ft. Pitt, PA. Its weight is 8,500 lbs. It was mounted at Ft. Montgomery, NY, on the old style wooden carriage in 1864 and remained at that place until donated to the Mayor of St. Marys, Ohio, May 14, 1902. It was the best gun in the service from 1829 until 1860. Its charge of powder is 12 lbs., fires shot 32 lbs., also special case shell and canister.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Parks & Recreational Areas • War, US Civil. A significant historical date for this entry is May 14, 1902.

Location. 40° 32.593′ N, 84° 23.207′ W. Marker is in St. Marys, Ohio, in Auglaize County. It is in St. Marys Township. Marker can be reached from the intersection of East South Street and South Chestnut Street, on the left when traveling east. Located in Memorial Park. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 228 E South St, Saint Marys OH 45885, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. St. Marys Veterans Memorial (here, next to this marker); 8-inch Rodman Gun (a few steps from this marker); You Are On The Buckeye Trail (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named St. Marys Veterans Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker);

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Serving Our Country (within shouting distance of this marker); With Honor and Remembrance (within shouting distance of this marker); The "Short Level" of the Miami and Erie Canal (within shouting distance of this marker); Saint Marys River (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in St. Marys.

Photographed By Craig Doda, July 2, 2023

2. 32 pdr. gun

Memorial Park image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Craig Doda, July 2, 2023

3. Memorial Park

Credits. This page was last revised on July 21, 2023. It was originally submitted on July 14, 2023, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. This page has been viewed 54 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on July 14, 2023, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.