Ford City in Armstrong County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
German World War II Cannon
Photographed by Bradley Owen, October 3, 2025
1. German World War II Cannon Marker
Acquired circa 1950, as a part of the "Spoils of War", this German World War II cannon became the cherished symbol of Ford City High School. During its presence at the corner of Fourth Avenue and Eleventh Street, it became the center piece of many yearbook photos.
Starting in the 1980s, each senior class painted the cannon in purple and gold, to reflect their personality.
After the closure of Ford City High School, in 2015, the cannon was moved to its present location in the Ford City Park. Although the building is gone, and the location has changed, the cannon will always be a monument to Ford City High School.
Erected 2015.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Education • War, World II. A significant historical year for this entry is 1950.
Location. 40° 46.192′ N, 79° 31.982′ W. Marker is in Ford City, Pennsylvania, in Armstrong County. It is on 3rd Avenue north of 8th Street, on the right when traveling north. Marker is located in Ford City Memorial Park. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 860 3rd Avenue, Ford City PA 16226, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Greater Pittsburgh. It is also in the American Northeast, in the Mid-Atlantic, in Appalachia, and 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 Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) Confederacy and also one of the original Thirteen Colonies.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: John B. Ford (a few steps from this marker); Ford City Veterans Monument (within shouting distance of this marker);
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Photographed by Bradley Owen, October 3, 2025
2. German World War II Cannon and Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on October 26, 2025. It was originally submitted on October 26, 2025, by Bradley Owen of Morgantown, West Virginia. This page has been viewed 76 times since then and 42 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 26, 2025, by Bradley Owen of Morgantown, West Virginia.
