Navy Yard in Southeast Washington in Washington, District of Columbia — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

"4-in. 40 caliber rifles"

Photographed By Richard E. Miller, January 29, 2012

1. "4-in. 40 caliber rifles" Marker

Inscription.
These two guns, originally known as breech-loading rifles, are trained in a southerly direction, to either side of the flagpole.

Gun on East side, registry no. 21, manufactured in 1896 here at the Navy Yard mounted on USS PURITAN (Monitor #1, BM-1, 1896-1922), one of the last of the USN monitors. She participated in the attack on the Spanish fleet at Santiago Cuba in July 1898.

Gun on West side, registry no. 152, manufactured in 1898 by American Ordnance Co., mounted on the USS TOPEKA (1898-1930, later PG-35). She operated off Cuba in the Spanish American War, also saw Mediterranean and Caribbean service.

Erected by Washington Navy Yard.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: War, Spanish-American • Waterways & Vessels. A significant historical month for this entry is July 1898.

Location. 38° 52.391′ N, 76° 59.885′ W. Marker is in Southeast Washington in Washington, District of Columbia. It is in Navy Yard. Marker is on Isaac Hull Avenue, SE north of Anacostia Riverwalk Trail, on the right when traveling south. The marker is on the lawn south of Building 197 on the Washington Navy Yard. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Washington Navy Yard DC 20374, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. USS Balao (SS-285) (within shouting distance of this marker); Frank W. Crilley Building

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(about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Leg of Colonel Ulric Dahlgren (about 400 feet away); Washington Navy Yard Chapel (about 500 feet away); Willard Park (about 500 feet away); 16-inch Projectiles (about 600 feet away); River Revival (about 600 feet away); Navy Gun Car (about 700 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Southeast Washington.

Photographed By Richard E. Miller, January 29, 2012

2. "4-in. 40 caliber rifles" Marker

"4-in. 40 Caliber Rifles" image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Richard E. Miller, January 29, 2012

3. "4-in. 40 Caliber Rifles"

4-in. 40 Caliber Rifles And Marker - At Left image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Richard E. Miller, January 29, 2012

4. 4-in. 40 Caliber Rifles And Marker - At Left

- viewed from WNY Building 197 with Willard Park and the display ship BARRY in background along the Anacostia Riverwalk Trail

Credits. This page was last revised on May 28, 2023. It was originally submitted on January 31, 2012, by Richard E. Miller of Oxon Hill, Maryland. This page has been viewed 901 times since then and 9 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on January 31, 2012, by Richard E. Miller of Oxon Hill, Maryland. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.