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
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. It 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.
Regionally, this marker is in the New York City Metropolitan Area and on Long Island. It is also in the American Northeast and in the Mid-Atlantic. 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 New Netherland and also one of the original Thirteen Colonies.
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); End of An Era (within shouting distance of this marker); The great chain hoax . . . . (about 600 feet away, measured
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Another marker is no longer nearby. Oyster Bay Railroad Station (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been confirmed missing).
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, May 5, 2013
2. Civil War Trophy Gun Marker
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, May 5, 2013
3. Marker in Oyster Bay
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 970 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on May 6, 2013, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.
