Fort Monroe in Hampton, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
Austrian 6-Pounder Gun
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, August 11, 2008
1. Austrian 6-Pounder Gun Marker
Diameter of bore 3.74 inches
Overall length 63 inches
Made in Vienna
in 1812
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Military. A significant historical year for this entry is 1812.
Location. Marker has been permanently removed. It was located near 37° 0.149′ N, 76° 18.577′ W. Marker was in Hampton, Virginia. It was in Fort Monroe. It was on Bernard Road south of Mathews Lane, on the right when traveling east. The marker stood in Fortress Monroe near the entrance to the Casemate Museum. Touch for map. Marker was at or near this postal address: 18 Bernard Rd, Fort Monroe VA 23651, United States of America.
We have been informed that this marker is no longer there and will not be replaced. This page is an archival view of what was.
Regionally, this marker was on the Peninsula and in Coastal Virginia. It was also in the American South, specifically in the Upper South, and in the Tidewater. Globally, it was in the North Atlantic Region, North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it found itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture, one of the original Thirteen Colonies, 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 location: John Mitchel (a few steps from this marker); Lieutenant John Trout Greble (a few steps from this marker); Honoring Dr. John J. Craven (a few steps from this marker); Confinement of Jefferson Davis (a few steps from this marker); Fort Monroe (within shouting distance of this marker); 12-Pounder Howitzer (within shouting distance
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Other markers no longer nearby. Austrian 6-Pounder Gun (was here, next to this marker but has been permanently removed); 14 Pounder James Rifle (was here, next to this marker but has been permanently removed); 12-Pounder Gun-Howitzer (was here, next to this marker but has been permanently removed); Lantaka (was a few steps from this marker but has been permanently removed); Eprouvette Mortar (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been permanently removed).
More about this marker. This gun display was removed entirely - marker, pedestal, and weapon - around the time of the Army handing over the installation in 2011-12.
Also see . . .
1. Fort Monroe (Stone Fort) National Register of Historic Places Registration Form. (Submitted on August 19, 2019.)
2. Fort Monroe National Monument, National Park Service. (Submitted on August 19, 2019.)
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, August 11, 2008
2. Austrian 6-Pounder Gun
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, August 11, 2008
3. Fort Monroe Guns
The Austrian 6-Pounder is seen here on the extreme Right.
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, August 11, 2008
4. Ordinance at Fort Monroe
The Austrian 6-Pounder Gun is the third from the left in this photo. The Casemate wher Jefferson Davis was confined after the Civil War can be seen in the background.
Credits. This page was last revised on May 8, 2026. It was originally submitted on May 15, 2011, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 617 times since then and 32 times this year. Last updated on May 7, 2026, by Evan Dwyer of Richmond, Virginia. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on May 15, 2011, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.
