St. Marys Township in Auglaize County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
8-inch Rodman Gun
Photographed By Craig Doda, July 2, 2023
1. 8-inch Rodman Gun Marker
Inscription.
8-inch Rodman Gun. . The 8-inch Rodman gun (formerly located at the Old West School) was made at Ft. Pitt, PA, in 1864. They were made in three sizes, the 8, 10, and 15-inch smooth bore gun, and were the best in the service until 1890, when the breach loading rifle took their place. This gun was mounted at Ft. Montgomery, NY, in 1865 and pointed toward Canada. It remained in that place until donated to the Mayor of St. Marys, Ohio, May 14, 1902. Its charge of powder is 20 lbs., its shot weight is 64-bs.. shell 50 lbs.
The 8-inch Rodman gun (formerly located at the Old West School) was made at Ft. Pitt, PA, in 1864. They were made in three sizes, the 8, 10, and 15-inch smooth bore gun, and were the best in the service until 1890, when the breach loading rifle took their place. This gun was mounted at Ft. Montgomery, NY, in 1865 and pointed toward Canada. It remained in that place until donated to the Mayor of St. Marys, Ohio, May 14, 1902. Its charge of powder is 20 lbs., its shot weight is 64-bs.. shell 50 lbs.
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° 32.592′ N, 84° 23.214′ 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.
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 53 times since then and 8 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.
