Annapolis in Anne Arundel County, Maryland — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
St. Mary's City Cannon
Photographed by Tom Fuchs, October 8, 2007
1. St. Mary's City Cannon Marker
by the first settlers March 25, 1634
Mounted on the walls of the fort
at Old St. Mary's
Recovered from the St. Mary's River 1822
Presented to the state in 1840
by Rev. Joseph Carbery
This tablet is placed by
The Peggy Stewart Tea-Party Chapter
Daugthers of the American Revolution
of Annapolis, Maryland
"Maryland Day" March 25, 1908
Erected 1908 by Tea Party Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Colonial Era. In addition, it is included in the Daughters of the American Revolution series list. A significant historical date for this entry is March 25, 1634.
Location. 38° 58.731′ N, 76° 29.428′ W. Marker is in Annapolis, Maryland, in Anne Arundel County. It can be reached from State Circle. This marker is on the grounds of the Maryland State House. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 100 State Circle, 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: Roger Brooke Taney, 1777 - 1864 (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named The Old Treasury Building (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named The Old Treasury Building
this page online
Other markers no longer nearby. The Old Treasury Building (was a few steps from this marker but has been replaced with another marker now near it); a different marker also named The Old Treasury Building (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been replaced with another marker now near it); a different marker also named Old Treasury Building (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been replaced with another marker now near it); a different marker also named Roger Brooke Taney (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been permanently removed).
Photographed by Tom Fuchs, October 8, 2007
2. The cannon
Photographed by Christopher Busta-Peck, March 13, 2008
3. The Cannon
Photographed by Christopher Busta-Peck, March 13, 2008
4. The Cannon
Note the brick work around this marker is being renovated at the time of this photograph. The bricks are stacked to the left.
May 12, 2012
5. St. Mary's City Cannon - With Renovated Brick Work
Credits. This page was last revised on December 29, 2024. It was originally submitted on October 9, 2007, by Tom Fuchs of Greenbelt, Maryland. This page has been viewed 1,894 times since then and 33 times this year. Last updated on April 16, 2008. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 9, 2007, by Tom Fuchs of Greenbelt, Maryland. 3, 4. submitted on March 14, 2008, by Christopher Busta-Peck of Shaker Heights, Ohio. 5. submitted on May 12, 2012. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.
