Knox in Starke County, Indiana — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

The 18 Pounder Long Gun

Photographed by Craig Doda, February 3, 2024

1. The 18 Pounder Long Gun Marker

Inscription. The 18 pounder long gun was an intermediate caliber artillery piece found on warships in the day of sail. They were used as the main armament on the typical Royal Navy frigate of the Revolutionary period. These smooth-bore guns were 9 feet long and weighed 4,760 pounds. They could fire a 5.3" 18 lb. round shot up to a mile although accuracy was greatly diminished as the range to target increased.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Military • Waterways & Vessels.

Location. 41° 17.913′ N, 86° 37.347′ W. Marker is in Knox, Indiana, in Starke County. It is on East Washington Street, on the left when traveling east. The gun and marker are on the lawn of the Starke County Courthouse. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 52 E Washington Street, Knox IN 46534, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Northern Indiana.

It is also in the American Midwest

and in the Corn Belt.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture

and also the Northwest Territory.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Veterans Memorial Plaza (a few steps from this marker); PFC Frank H. Ono (a few steps from this marker); These Surplus Guns (a few steps from this marker); Lincoln's Gettysburg Address (within shouting distance of this marker); Starke County Honor Rolls (within shouting distance of this marker); Koffel Building

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(about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Starke County Bridge #39 (about 600 feet away); Site At Which Starke County Was Organized (about 700 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Knox.

Photographed by Craig Doda, February 3, 2024

2. The 18 Pounder Long Gun Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on February 11, 2024. It was originally submitted on February 11, 2024, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. This page has been viewed 487 times since then and 46 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 11, 2024, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.