Williamsport in Warren County, Indiana — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Warren County Patriots
Photographed By Courtesy:: Marilyn S. Wolf, October 8, 2012
1. Warren County Patriots Marker
This monument is dedicated to those
Patriots laid to rest in Warren County
Indiana whose Service and Sacrifice
helped form our Nation during the
American Revolution
( Row One )
Humphrey Beckett ▫ Richard Biddlecomb ▫ George Dixon ▫ Peter Dixon ▫ Henry High ▫ Jacob High
( Row Two )
John High ▫ David Nichols ▫ Thomas Pearson ▫ John Rhode ▫ David Wilkerson ▫ Others Known but to God
William Henry Harrison Chapter
Indiana Society Sons of the
American Revolution
July 2011
Erected 2011 by William Henry Harrison Chapter Indiana Society Sons of the American Revolution.
Topics and series. This memorial is listed in this topic list: War, US Revolutionary. In addition, it is included in the Sons of the American Revolution (SAR) series list.
Location. 40° 17.27′ N, 87° 17.644′ W. Marker is in Williamsport, Indiana, in Warren County
this page online
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Williamsport (a few steps from this marker); Trail of Death (approx. 0.8 miles away); In Memory of Heroes 1861 - 1865 (approx. 2.2 miles away); World War I Memorial (approx. 2.2 miles away); Attica & Covington Canal Skirmish (approx. 2.2 miles away); In Memory of (approx. 2.3 miles away); Italianate Style House (approx. 2.3 miles away); Attica’s Carnegie Library (approx. 2.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Williamsport.
Photographed By Courtesy:: Marilyn S. Wolf, October 8, 2012
2. Wide View - - Warren County Patriots Marker
Photographed By Courtesy:: Marilyn S. Wolf, October 8, 2012
3. Long View - - Warren County Patriots Marker
Photographed By Courtesy:: Marilyn S. Wolf, October 8, 2012
4. Second Cannon
This and the other gun at the site are Model 1841 6-pdr Field Guns. This type came into service just before the Mexican War, and saw service into the Civil War.
Photographed By Al Wolf, June 27, 2009
5. Muzzle View - - Second Cannon
The muzzle markings visible are "J.W.R." and "259" indicating the gun was inspected by James Wolfe Ripley, and is registry number 259. That matches to a weapon cast by Ames Manufacturing, Boston, Mass. in 1846. It weighed 879 pounds when accepted for service.
Photographed By Al Wolf, June 27, 2009
6. Rear View - - Second Cannon
The Model 1841 6-pdr was a very efficient weapon when introduced. In the Mexican War, the American guns, often lighter than their Mexican counterparts, were handier in action and thus gave the American artillerists an advantage.
Photographed By Al Wolf, June 27, 2009
7. Front View - - Cannon by Marker
By the time of the American Civil War, the 6-pdr caliber was outranged by both larger smoothbores and rifled guns then entering service. Furthermore, the 12-pdr guns replacing it fired twice the projectile weight. As such, most 6-pdrs were relegated to ancillary duties away from the main armies by 1863.
Photographed By Al Wolf, June 27, 2009
8. Muzzle View - - Cannon by Marker
This gun bears the marks "JB" and "100." Such matches to a weapon cast by the Miles Greenwood foundry (often called the Eagle Foundry) in Cincinnati, Ohio. It weighed 873 pounds when inspected by a yet unidentified officer (initials J.B.). It was cast in 1862, long after the type had fell into disfavor. But was readily accepted by the Western states to arm their artillery batteries pending issues of newer guns.
Photographed By Courtesy:: Marilyn S. Wolf, October 8, 2012
9. Other View - - Warren County Patriots Marker
Photographed By Al Wolf, May 25, 2008
10. Public Library & Learning Center - Built 2007
Across Second Street, Excellent friendly help with Library needs.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on October 8, 2012, by Al Wolf of Veedersburg, Indiana. This page has been viewed 816 times since then and 31 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10. submitted on October 8, 2012, by Al Wolf of Veedersburg, Indiana.
