Williamsport in Warren County, Indiana — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Williamsport
Warren County
Photographed by Al Wolf, May 25, 2008
1. Willaimsport - Warren County Marker
Erected 1992 by Indiana Historical Bureau. (Marker Number 86.1992.1.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Government & Politics. In addition, it is included in the Indiana Historical Bureau Markers series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1879.
Location. 40° 17.282′ N, 87° 17.641′ W. Marker is in Williamsport, Indiana, in Warren County. It is on East Second Street (State Road 28) east of North Monroe Street, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 125 N Monroe St, Williamsport IN 47993, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Indiana’s Wabash Valley. It is also in the American Midwest and in the Corn Belt. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture and also the Northwest Territory.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Warren County Patriots (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); In Memory of (approx. 2.2 miles away); Italianate Style House (approx.
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Another marker is no longer nearby. Attica & Covington Canal Skirmish (was approx. 2.2 miles away but has been reported to have been replaced with another marker now near it).
Additional commentary.
1. Williamsport Falls
Located in downtown Williamsport, Indiana is Indiana's highest free falling water falls at 90 feet.
— Submitted December 1, 2009, by Dale L. White of Williamsport, Indiana.
Photographed by Al Wolf, May 25, 2008
2. Warren County Courthouse
Photo from East Second Street Side of building. The marker is to the right of the flag pole.
Photographed by Al Wolf, May 25, 2008
3. Cannon: on Corner of Second St and Monroe Street.
Photographed by Monte Johnson, July 1992
4. Williamsport - Warren County Marker
Indiana's Highest Free Falling Water Falls
Photographed by Al Wolf, May 25, 2008
5. Cannon: Guarding Down Town Williamsport
Overlooking North Monroe Street business district.
Photographed by Al Wolf, May 25, 2008
6. Time Check - across 2nd Street
Photographed by Al Wolf, May 25, 2008
7. Public Library & Learning Center - Built 2007
Across Second Street. Excellent friendly help with Library needs.
Photographed by Al Wolf, June 27, 2009
8. Front View - - Second Street 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
9. Muzzle View - - Second Street 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
10. Rear View - - Second Street 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
11. Front View - - Monroe Street Cannon
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
12. Muzzle View - - Monroe Street Cannon
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 Al Wolf, June 27, 2009
13. Left Side of Monroe Street Entrance to Courthouse
Photographed by Al Wolf, June 27, 2009
14. Monroe Street View of Courthouse
Photographed by Al Wolf
15. Right Side Deocration - Monroe Street Entrance to Courthouse
Photographed by Al Wolf, June 27, 2009
16. Second Street Entrance to Courthouse (2009)
Credits. This page was last revised on January 4, 2020. It was originally submitted on May 26, 2008, by Al Wolf of Veedersburg, Indiana. This page has been viewed 1,763 times since then and 23 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on May 26, 2008, by Al Wolf of Veedersburg, Indiana. 4. submitted on December 1, 2009, by Dale L. White of Williamsport, Indiana. 5, 6, 7. submitted on May 26, 2008, by Al Wolf of Veedersburg, Indiana. 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16. submitted on June 28, 2009, by Al Wolf of Veedersburg, Indiana. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.
