Central Business District in New Orleans in Orleans Parish, Louisiana — The American South (West South Central)
8 in. Columbaid Cannon
Photographed by Jamie Abel, November 16, 2010
1. 8-in Columbaid Cannon Marker
This 8 in. Columbaid, cast of Alabama iron by the Confederates at Selma, Ala. was mounted in Spanish Fort, Mobile Bay.
The Fifth Company Slocomb's Battery Battallion Washington Artillery of New Orleans, during the siege of that fort by the U.S. forces under Gen. E.R.S. Canby alone served this piece until it was disabled on the tenth day of the siege April 4th, 1865, by the concentrated fire of more than twenty five opposing guns. Thirteen of the company fell dead or wounded around it.
Found twenty six years after in the redoubt where used, it was obtained by the survivors of the company, who along with their comrades of the other companies of the Battallion Washington Artillery, here dedicate on this 19th day of September 1899, as a monument to the dashing and beloved Cuthbert Harrison Slocomb Captain of the Fifth Company, and to the gallant spirits he led who are with him in the life beyond.
Erected by Survivors of the Battallion Washington Artillery.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil. A significant historical date for this entry is April 4, 1886.
Location. 29° 56.607′ N, 90° 4.275′ W. Marker is in New Orleans, Louisiana, in Orleans Parish. It is in the Central Business District. It is on Camp Street
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Regionally, this marker is in Louisiana’s River Parishes. It is also in the American South, specifically in the Deep South, on the Gulf Coast, and in the Great River Road Region. Globally, it is in North America, a Gulf of Mexico state, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain, the Viceroyalty of New France, the territory of the Mississippian Culture, the Louisiana Purchase, 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 marker: Confederate Memeorial Hall (here, next to this marker); Memorial Hall (here, next to this marker); James Surls (a few steps from this marker); Atlantic Wall Fragments (within shouting distance of this marker); The Beginning (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Julia Row (approx. 0.2 miles away); Starting Point of the First Traditional New Orleans Mardi Gras Parade (approx. 0.2 miles away); Margaret's Place and Walk / Lower Garden District (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in New Orleans.
Other markers no longer nearby. Robert E. Lee (was about 400 feet away but has been permanently removed); St. Charles Line (was about 400 feet away but has been confirmed missing).
Regarding 8 in. Columbaid Cannon. Although the marker uses "columbaid", the generally used spelling for this type of weapon is "columbiad". The marker also uses "battallion", instead of "batallion".
Also see . . . Louisiana's Civil War Museum. Founded in 1891, the
Photographed by William Bruce, January 10, 2015
2. 8 in. Columbaid Cannon Marker
Photographed by Jamie Abel, November 16, 2010
3. 8 in. Columbaid Cannon Marker
The tablet is affixed to the stone below the cannon.
Photographed by Jamie Abel, November 16, 2010
4. 8 in. Columbaid Cannon Marker
The cannon lies in front of Confederate Memorial Hall, and can be seen to the extreme right of the museum sign.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 26, 2026. It was originally submitted on December 12, 2010, by Jamie Abel of Westerville, Ohio. This page has been viewed 1,911 times since then and 50 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on December 12, 2010, by Jamie Abel of Westerville, Ohio. 2. submitted on March 28, 2015, by William Bruce of Madison, Wisconsin. 3, 4. submitted on December 12, 2010, by Jamie Abel of Westerville, Ohio. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.
