Mount Clemens in Macomb County, Michigan — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Six-Pounder Replica

Photographed by Craig Doda, August 25, 2024

1. Six-Pounder Replica Marker

Inscription.
This cannon is a replica of the six-pounders used by both the British and Americans in the War of 1812. It was at the Battle of Plattsburg at Lake Champlain, New York, where 3,500 American soldiers under the command of General Alexander Macomb routed the 11,000-man British army.

Alexander Macomb was born in 1782 in Detroit, trained at West Point and later became the Commanding General of the United States Army.

The cannon has been donated by the Mount Clemens Rotary Club in honor of the 100th anniversary of Rotary International.

Erected 2005 by Rotary International.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Fraternal or Sororal Organizations • War of 1812. In addition, it is included in the Rotary International series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1812.

Location. 42° 35.862′ N, 82° 52.64′ W. Marker is in Mount Clemens, Michigan, in Macomb County. It is at the intersection of North Main Street and Macomb Place, on the right when traveling north on North Main Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 40 N Main St, Mount Clemens MI 48043, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Southeast Michigan

and in Greater Detroit.

It is also in the American Midwest

and on the Great Lakes.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Northwest Territory.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Alexander Macomb (here, next to this marker); Joe Kopicki (here, next to

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this marker); John DiGiorgio (a few steps from this marker); Mount Clemens Pottery (a few steps from this marker); Alexander Macomb Bicentennial Memorial (a few steps from this marker); The Old Crowd (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Alexander Macomb (within shouting distance of this marker); A Timeless Tribute (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Mount Clemens.

Also see . . . Alexander Macomb (general). Alexander Macomb (April 3, 1782 – June 25, 1841) was the Commanding General of the United States Army from May 29, 1828, until his death on June 25, 1841. Macomb was the field commander at the Battle of Plattsburgh during the War of 1812 and, after the stunning victory, was lauded with praise and styled "The Hero of Plattsburgh" by some of the American press. He was promoted to Major General for his conduct, receiving both the Thanks of Congress and a Congressional Gold Medal. (Submitted on September 15, 2024, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio.)

Six-Pounder Replica image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Craig Doda, August 25, 2024

2. Six-Pounder Replica

Macomb County Courthouse image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Craig Doda, August 25, 2024

3. Macomb County Courthouse

Credits. This page was last revised on September 19, 2024. It was originally submitted on September 15, 2024, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. This page has been viewed 242 times since then and 17 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on September 15, 2024, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.