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

10-Pond Parrott Cannon Replica

Photographed by Craig Doda, August 25, 2024

1. 10-Pond Parrott Cannon Replica Marker

Inscription. This 10-pound Parrott cannon is a replica of the cannons used by Battery M of the 1st Michigan Artillery, assigned to the Eighth Michigan Cavalry Regiment.

Under the command of Colonel John Stockton, the Regiment trained in 1862-63 at Camp Stockton in Mount Clemens. Colonel Stockton was the son-in-law of Christian Clemens, the namesake of our city.

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 • Settlements & Settlers • War, US Civil. In addition, it is included in the Rotary International series list.

Location. 42° 35.814′ N, 82° 52.681′ W. Marker is in Mount Clemens, Michigan, in Macomb County. It is on North Main Street north of Cass Avenue, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 10 N Main St, Mount Clemens MI 48043, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally,

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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: Macomb County Civil War Memorial (here, next to this marker); Col John Stockton (here, next to this marker); Global War On Terror Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Alexander Macomb (within shouting distance of this marker); The Old Crowd (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Alexander Macomb (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Six-Pounder Replica (about 300 feet away); Joe Kopicki (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Mount Clemens.

Photographed by Craig Doda, August 25, 2024

2. 10-Pond Parrott Cannon Replica Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on September 16, 2024. It was originally submitted on September 15, 2024, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. This page has been viewed 302 times since then and 33 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 15, 2024, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.