Fort Monroe in Hampton, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
12-Pounder Howitzer
Model 1841
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, August 11, 2008
1. 12-Pounder Howitzer Marker
Made for Confederates in 1862
by Tredegar Foundry, Richmond
Smoothbore
Diameter of bore 4.62 inches
Overall length 58.6 inches
Range 1072 yards (0.5 miles)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil. A significant historical year for this entry is 1862.
Location. 37° 0.151′ N, 76° 18.595′ W. Marker is in Hampton, Virginia. It is in Fort Monroe. Marker is on Bernard Road, on the right when traveling east. Marker is in Fortress Monroe near the entrance to the Casemate Museum. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Fort Monroe VA 23651, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Eprouvette Mortar (here, next to this marker); Fort Monroe (here, next to this marker); a different marker also named Fort Monroe (here, next to this marker); Lantaka (a few steps from this marker); The Old Cistern (a few steps from this marker); Austrian 6-Pounder Gun (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Austrian 6-Pounder Gun (within shouting distance of this marker); John Mitchel (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Hampton.
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
this page online
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, August 11, 2008
2. Howitzer at Fort Monroe
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, April 23, 2007
3. Tredegar Ironworks
The 12-Pounder Howitzer was cast in this foundry located in Richmond, Va.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 1, 2023. It was originally submitted on May 15, 2011, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 482 times since then and 19 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on May 15, 2011, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.
