Near Charleston in Charleston County, South Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)

10-Inch Mortar, Model 1819

Photographed By Craig Swain, May 3, 2010

1. 10-Inch Mortar, Model 1819 Marker

Inscription. This 10-inch mortar, unearthed during the excavations in 1959, is similar to the one which fired the signal shot from Fort Johnson on April 12, 1861. Later in the war, the Confederate defenders of Fort Sumter mounted several of these weapons near this spot as added defense against the anticipated assaults of the Union Army and Navy.

Range: 2225 yards (3035 M)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil. A significant historical month for this entry is April 1861.

Location. 32° 45.161′ N, 79° 52.48′ W. Marker is near Charleston, South Carolina, in Charleston County. Marker is located at Fort Sumter National Monument and only reached by boat. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Charleston SC 29412, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Siege of Fort Sumter (a few steps from this marker); 8-Inch Columbiad (a few steps from this marker); 15-Inch Rodman (a few steps from this marker); Arming the Fort (a few steps from this marker); Holding the Fort (a few steps from this marker); Fort Sumter Today (within shouting distance of this marker); Mining Casemate (within shouting distance of this marker); Fort Sumter 1861-65 (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Charleston.

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10-Inch Mortar, Model 1819 and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Craig Swain, May 3, 2010

2. 10-Inch Mortar, Model 1819 and Marker

10-Inch Mortar image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Craig Swain, May 3, 2010

3. 10-Inch Mortar

The mortar was produced by the Hughes Foundry near Havre de Grace, Maryland.

Credits. This page was last revised on October 23, 2020. It was originally submitted on May 12, 2010, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. This page has been viewed 1,464 times since then and 47 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on May 12, 2010, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia.