Plymouth in Grafton County, New Hampshire — The American Northeast (New England)
Revolutionary War Cannon
Photographed by Conrad Ward, March 10, 2024
1. Revolutionary War Cannon Marker
General John Stark captured this cannon from British troops commanded by General John Burgoyne, on Aug. 16, 1777, at the Battle of Bennington. General Stark's victory was a turning point the Revolutionary War.
The barrel of cannon bears the letters "GR" below a British Crown for George III, Rex. The characters "11-1-26" and "M No. 613" identify the weight and type of cannon. This cannon fired a three pound projectile.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Revolutionary. A significant historical date for this entry is August 16, 1777.
Location. 43° 45.491′ N, 71° 41.288′ W. Marker is in Plymouth, New Hampshire, in Grafton County. It is at the intersection of Main Street (U.S. 3) and Court Street, on the right when traveling south on Main Street. Located in front of Plymouth Town Hall. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 6 Post Office Square, Plymouth NH 03264, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in New Hampshire’s White Mountains. It is also in the American Northeast and in New England. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, North America, the Great North Woods, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once one of the original Thirteen Colonies.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Capt. Harl Pease Jr. (a few steps from this marker); Plymouth Veterans Monument (a few steps from this marker); Plymouth Town Hall & Bell (a few steps from this marker); May 30, 1990 (a few steps from this marker); Holmes Academy (within shouting distance of this marker); Holmes Plymouth Academy
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Also see . . .
1. John Stark (Wikipedia). (Submitted on April 7, 2024, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.)
2. Battle of Bennington (Wikipedia). (Submitted on April 7, 2024, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.)
Photographed by Conrad Ward, March 10, 2024
2. Cannon and marker in front of Plymouth Town Hall
Credits. This page was last revised on April 7, 2024. It was originally submitted on March 30, 2024, by Conrad Ward of Guilford, Connecticut. This page has been viewed 398 times since then and 70 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 30, 2024, by Conrad Ward of Guilford, Connecticut. • Michael Herrick was the editor who published this page.
