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

These Surplus Guns

Photographed By Craig Doda, February 3, 2024

1. These Surplus Guns Marker

Inscription. These surplus guns are not identical although of like manufacture and were donated by the U.S. Government to the G.A.R. (Grand Army of the Republic) Post #259 in 1900 being dedicated to the court house. Cast by the Carron Ironworks of Falkirk, Scotland for the Royal Navy circa 1770. One gun has sustained significant marine encrustation from long submergence in sea water, most likely along the U.S. Atlantic Coast. These cannons may very well have been used against American forces during the Revolutionary War.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Military. A significant historical year for this entry is 1900.

Location. 41° 17.922′ N, 86° 37.335′ W. Marker is in Knox, Indiana, in Starke County. Marker is on North Pearl Street. 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.

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); The 18 Pounder Long Gun (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 (about 500 feet away, measured

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

Photographed By Craig Doda, February 3, 2024

2. These Surplus Guns Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on February 15, 2024. It was originally submitted on February 11, 2024, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. This page has been viewed 46 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 11, 2024, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.