Farragut in Knox County, Tennessee — The American South (East South Central)

USS Independence Gun

Photographed by Mark Parker, November 11, 2024

1. USS Independence Gun Marker

Inscription. This eight inch gun was a part of the battery of the frigate Independence placed on board at New York in 1841. Participated in capture of Guaymas and Mazatlan 1847

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

Location. 35° 52.72′ N, 84° 9.628′ W. Marker is in Farragut, Tennessee, in Knox County. It is on Municipal Center Drive 0.1 miles west of South Campbell Station Road, on the left when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 11408 Municipal Center Dr, Farragut TN 37934, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in East Tennessee

and in Greater Knoxville.

It is also in the American South,

specifically in the Upper South,

in Appalachia,

and specifically in Southern 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 original Cherokee Nation,

the territory of the Mississippian Culture,

one of the Confederate States of America,

and the Antebellum South.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Admiral David Glasgow Farragut Monument (a few steps from this marker); Birthplace of Admiral Farragut (a few steps from this marker); Civil War Hero and America's First Admiral (a few steps from this marker); Battle of Campbell's Station (within shouting distance of this marker); After the Civil War (approx. 0.2 miles away); Settlement of the Frontier (approx. 0.2 miles away); During the Civil War (approx. 0.2 miles away); David Campbell builds a station (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Farragut.

Another marker is no longer nearby. Campbell Station (was approx. 0.2 miles away but has been confirmed missing).

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sectionhead>More about this marker. The 32" gun from the USS Independence is a part of the Admiral Farragut Monument near the town hall. The marker is attached to the gun, which is located to the southeast of the Farragut statue.

Photographed by Mark Parker, November 11, 2024

2. USS Independence Gun Marker

32 pounder gun from the USS Independence

USS Independence Gun identification image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Mark Parker, November 11, 2024

3. USS Independence Gun identification

Full view of USS Independence Gun. Admiral Farragut Monument in the background image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Mark Parker, November 11, 2024

4. Full view of USS Independence Gun. Admiral Farragut Monument in the background

Credits. This page was last revised on November 15, 2024. It was originally submitted on November 12, 2024, by Mark Parker of Hickory, North Carolina. This page has been viewed 186 times since then and 9 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on November 12, 2024, by Mark Parker of Hickory, North Carolina. • James Hulse was the editor who published this page.