Hannibal in Marion County, Missouri — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)

Admiral Coontz

Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., June 5, 2026

1. Admiral Coontz Mural

Inscription.

Admiral Robert Coontz was born in Hannibal in 1864. He joined the United States Navy in 1881 and served until 1928. He held Commands of the Fifth Naval District, the United States Fleet, the USS Georgia, and also Chief of Naval Operations. He was the Governor of Guam from 1912-1913.

Coontz fought in the Spanish-American War, Philippine-American War and WWI. He is a recipient of the Navy Distinguished Service Medal.

Erected by Music City Murals.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Patriots & Patriotism • War, Spanish-American • War, World I • Waterways & Vessels. A significant historical year for this entry is 1864.

Location. 39° 42.652′ N, 91° 21.347′ W. Marker is in Hannibal, Missouri, in Marion County. It is on Center Street east of Main Street, on the left when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 100 Center Street, Hannibal MO 63401, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Missouri’s Mark Twain Country.

It is also in the American Midwest,

in the Lewis & Clark Corridor,

in the Corn Belt,

and in the Great River Road Region.

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,

the Louisiana Purchase,

and the Antebellum South.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Marie Ruoff Byrum (here, next to this marker); Ukelele Ike (a few steps from this marker); Gideon's Trumpet (a few steps from this marker); Gaba's Girls (a few steps from this marker); Eagle Eye Beckley

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(a few steps from this marker); Bill Lear (within shouting distance of this marker); "Great Flood of 1973" Highmark (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Kiwanis Park (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Hannibal.

More about this marker. The local armory at 301 Warren Barrett Drive is named in his honor.

Related marker. Click here for another marker that is related to this marker.

Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., June 5, 2026

2. Admiral Coontz Mural

At far right of photo

Credits. This page was last revised on June 7, 2026. It was originally submitted on June 7, 2026, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. This page has been viewed 6 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 7, 2026, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.