Clarksburg in Harrison County, West Virginia — The American South (Appalachia)

1795 Spanish Cannon

Photographed by Bradley Owen, September 17, 2024

1. 1795 Spanish Cannon Marker

Inscription.
This cannon captured in May 1898 from Spanish forces by U. S. Navy, under command of Admiral George Dewey near Manila, Philippine Islands. Unveiled in Clarksburg on July 4, 1899 by Custer Post No. 8 G.A.R., placed here in 1932. Cast in Seville, Spain May 9, 1795 and weighs 6,283 lbs.

Erected by Meuse-Argonne Post 573 Veterans of Foreign Wars. Clarksburg, W.Va.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, Spanish-American. A significant historical month for this entry is May 1898.

Location. 39° 16.87′ N, 80° 20.499′ W. Marker is in Clarksburg, West Virginia, in Harrison County. It is on West Pike Street west of South 5th Street, on the right when traveling west. Marker is located in front of the VFW Post 593 building. West Pike Street is a one-way street that only heads west at this location. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 430 West Pike Street, Clarksburg WV 26301, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in West Virginia’s Little Kanawha Valley.

It is also in the American South,

specifically in the Upper South,

in Appalachia,

and

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specifically in Northern Appalachia. Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Ritz Theatre (within shouting distance of this marker); Moore Opera House / Orpheum Theater (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Clarksburg Baptist Church (about 400 feet away); Waldomore / Nathan Goff (about 400 feet away); Christ Episcopal Church (about 500 feet away); Callery Pear (about 500 feet away); Waldo Hotel (about 500 feet away); Nathan Goff, Jr. House (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Clarksburg.

Photographed by Bradley Owen, September 17, 2024

2. 1795 Spanish Cannon Marker

Photographed by Bradley Owen, September 17, 2024

3. 1795 Spanish Cannon Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on September 20, 2024. It was originally submitted on September 20, 2024, by Bradley Owen of Morgantown, West Virginia. This page has been viewed 221 times since then and 25 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on September 20, 2024, by Bradley Owen of Morgantown, West Virginia.