Naples in Ontario County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
History of the Ames 9 Pdr Cannon
Photographed by Susan A. Dalaba, August 16, 2025
1. History of the Ames 9PDR Cannon Marker
The Ames 9 Pdr Cannon was cast in 1838 by N.P. Ames.
The term 9Pdr refers to the weight of the solid shot that the cannon fires.
A total of 29 pieces were cast, 18 by Ames. There are conflicting stories of the cannons were ever brought into military service.
However, the Naples Cannon bears the initials, G.T. for George Talcott, a U.S. Ordnance Inspector.
Of the 9 Pdr barrels cast, Naples 9 Pdr Cannon is the only one believed to be in existence today.
Our Cannon arrived in Naples in 1876, in time to celebrate our countrys centennial celebration.
The cannon had been in storage for many years and underwent restoration on 2010 - 2011.
It is now a show piece in the Annual Memorial Day Parade and Service. It is a tribute to the military men and women of the Naples community.
Dedicated to the men and women who have and continue to serve in the Military from Naples Area.
With Special Dedication to Staff Sergeant Robert Hubbard, who has made it his mission to keep the Ames 9 Pdr rolling.
Erected 2017 by Naples Boy Scout Troop 40, Eagle Scout Project, Michael Miyazato.
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Location. 42° 37.042′ N, 77° 24.044′ W. Memorial is in Naples, New York, in Ontario County. It is at the intersection of North Main Street (New York State Route 21) and Monier Street, on the right when traveling north on North Main Street. Touch for map. Memorial is at or near this postal address: North Main Street, Naples NY 14512, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this memorial is in Upstate New York, specifically in Western New York, in the Finger Lakes, and in the Rochester Metropolitan Area. It is also in the American Northeast and in the Mid-Atlantic. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) Confederacy, New Netherland, and one of the original Thirteen Colonies.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Naples War Memorial (here, next to this marker); Grape Pie (a few steps from this marker);
Photographed by Susan A. Dalaba, August 16, 2025
2. History of the Ames 9 PDR Cannon Marker
Photographed by Susan A. Dalaba, August 16, 2025
3. History of the Ames 9 PDR Cannon Marker
Photographed by Susan A. Dalaba, August 16, 2025
4. History of the Ames 9 PDR Cannon Marker
Photographed by Susan A. Dalaba, August 16, 2025
5. The Ames 9 Pdr Cannon Marker
Photographed by Susan A. Dalaba, August 16, 2025
6. The Ames 9 Pdr Cannon is in the Gazebo.
Beyond the gazebo is Naples Memorial Town Hall.
Credits. This page was last revised on August 22, 2025. It was originally submitted on August 18, 2025, by Susan A. Dalaba of Cortland, New York. This page has been viewed 82 times since then and 11 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on August 18, 2025, by Susan A. Dalaba of Cortland, New York. • Michael Herrick was the editor who published this page.
