Cape Fear in Dunn in Harnett County, North Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)

Model 1841 6-pounder Gun

Photographed By Pete Skillman, April 30, 2017

1. The Model 1841 6-pounder Gun Marker

Inscription. The Model 1841 6-pounder gun was one of a "family of weapons" designed by the U.S. Army Ordnance Department in 1841. It was common to both armies in the early war year. The piece gradually fell into disfavor at the introduction of the Model 1857 Napoleon. However, in the western theater the 6-Pdr soldiered on until the end of the war.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil. A significant historical year for this entry is 1841.

Location. 35° 15.966′ N, 78° 40.331′ W. Marker is in Dunn, North Carolina, in Harnett County. It is in Cape Fear. Marker is on North Carolina Route 82 south of Arrowhead Road, on the left when traveling north. Located in front of the Averasboro Battlefield Museum. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 3300 NC-82, Dunn NC 28334, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. North Carolina (within shouting distance of this marker); Battle of Averasboro (within shouting distance of this marker); Averasboro Battlefield Museum (within shouting distance of this marker); Union Headquarters (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line); Chicora Cemetery (approx. 0.2 miles away); Men of South Carolina (approx. 0.2 miles away); a different marker also named Battle of Averasboro

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(approx. 0.2 miles away); Confederate Soldiers of McLaws Division (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Dunn.

Also see . . . Averasboro Battlefield Museum. (Submitted on March 12, 2024.)

Model 1841 6-pounder Gun replica image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Pete Skillman, April 30, 2017

2. Model 1841 6-pounder Gun replica

Credits. This page was last revised on March 12, 2024. It was originally submitted on March 11, 2024, by Pete Skillman of Townsend, Delaware. This page has been viewed 43 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 11, 2024, by Pete Skillman of Townsend, Delaware. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.