St. John's College in Annapolis in Anne Arundel County, Maryland — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

This Cannon

Photographed by F. Robby, January 8, 2008

1. This Cannon Marker

Inscription. This cannon of the type used in the defense of Baltimore in the War of 1812, presented to St. John's College, the alma mater of Francis Scott Key, through the Peggy Stewart Tea Party Chapter, D.A.R., and the National Star-Spangled Banner Centennial Commission, September 14, 1914.

Erected 1914 by Peggy Stewart Tea Party, D.A.R.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War of 1812. In addition, it is included in the Daughters of the American Revolution series list. A significant historical date for this entry is September 14, 1735.

Location. 38° 58.911′ N, 76° 29.471′ W. Marker is in Annapolis, Maryland, in Anne Arundel County. It is in St. John's College. It can be reached from the intersection of College Avenue (Maryland Route 450) and Prince George Street, on the left when traveling east. Marker is about 300 feet north of College Avenue, to the right of McDowell Hall. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Annapolis MD 21401, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Central Maryland.

It is also in the American Mid-Atlantic

and in the Chesapeake Bay Region.

Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region,

North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once one of the original Thirteen Colonies

and also the Antebellum South.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Alexander Magruder (within shouting distance of this marker); Francis Scott Key (within shouting distance of this marker); King William's School (within shouting distance of this marker); Liberty Tree

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(within shouting distance of this marker); Take a Tour of St. John's College–Steeped in United States and Maryland History (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); For Civilization Liberty Country (about 300 feet away); a different marker also named Take a Tour of St. John's College–Steeped in United States and Maryland History (about 300 feet away); a different marker also named Take a Tour of St. John's College–Steeped in United States and Maryland History (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Annapolis.

Photographed by F. Robby, January 8, 2008

2. This Cannon Marker

Side of McDowell Hall is in the background.

Credits. This page was last revised on September 9, 2023. It was originally submitted on February 15, 2008, by F. Robby of Baltimore, Maryland. This page has been viewed 1,620 times since then and 9 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 15, 2008, by F. Robby of Baltimore, Maryland.