Plattsburgh in Clinton County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

24 Pounder Cannon

Photographed by Bill Pfingsten, August 12, 2014

1. 24 Pounder Cannon Marker

Inscription. These replica cannon are similar to those used on American Commandant Thomas Macdonough's flagship Saratoga on September 11, 1814. The 24 pound round iron shot from the long-range, smooth bore, muzzle-loaded "24" was effective up to one-half mile.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War of 1812. A significant historical month for this entry is September 1674.

Location. 44° 40.932′ N, 73° 26.752′ W. Marker is in Plattsburgh, New York, in Clinton County. It is on New York Road close to Washington Road. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Plattsburgh NY 12903, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Upstate New York,

in the Adirondacks & North Country,

and in the Champlain Valley.

It is also in the American Northeast

and in the Mid-Atlantic.

Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region,

North America,

the Great North Woods,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Viceroyalty of New France,

New Netherland,

and one of the original Thirteen Colonies.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: War of 1812 Trail (within shouting distance of this marker); B-47 Strato-Jet Bomber Memorial (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); FB-111A Strategic Bomber (about 500 feet away); Headquarters Plattsburgh Barracks (about 600 feet away); Troop Barracks (approx. 0.2 miles away); Plattsburgh Barracks Veterans Park (approx. 0.2 miles away); Afghanistan and Iraq/ Plattsburgh Barracks Monument (approx. 0.2 miles away); The Remarkable One-Armed Joe Forkey (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Plattsburgh.

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Photographed by Bill Pfingsten, August 12, 2014

2. 24 Pounder Cannon

In front of the 1812 Museum.

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on August 20, 2014, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland. This page has been viewed 742 times since then and 24 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 20, 2014, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland.