Oyster Bay in Nassau County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Civil War Trophy Gun

Photographed By Bill Coughlin, May 5, 2013

1. Civil War Trophy Gun Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

30 pdr Parrott Rifle 27
made in 1861 Weight 3510 lbs
Service on board USS
R.R. Cuyler 61 to 63

Presented to the Village of
Oyster Bay, NY
by US Navy Department
Unveiled by
Theodore Roosevelt
President of United States
June 27, 1903

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #26 Theodore Roosevelt series list. A significant historical month for this entry is June 1892.

Location. 40° 52.426′ N, 73° 31.963′ W. Marker is in Oyster Bay, New York, in Nassau County. Marker is at the intersection of Audrey Avenue and Shore Avenue, on the left when traveling north on Audrey Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Oyster Bay NY 11771, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. U.S.S. Maine Memorial (a few steps from this marker); Oyster Bay Veterans Monument (within shouting distance of this marker); Oyster Bay Honor Roll (within shouting distance of this marker); Theodore Roosevelt (within shouting distance of this marker);

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End of An Era (within shouting distance of this marker); The great chain hoax . . . . (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); Raynham Hall Museum (about 600 feet away); The Culper Spy Ring (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Oyster Bay.

Photographed By Bill Coughlin, May 5, 2013

2. Civil War Trophy Gun Marker

Marker in Oyster Bay image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Bill Coughlin, May 5, 2013

3. Marker in Oyster Bay

Trophy Guns in Oyster Bay image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Bill Coughlin, May 5, 2013

4. Trophy Guns in Oyster Bay

The Civil War cannon can be seen here on the right, next to the flagpole.

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on May 6, 2013, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 652 times since then and 41 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on May 6, 2013, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.