Russellville in Logan County, Kentucky — The American South (East South Central)
6 Pdr Field Cannon
Model 1842
Used in war with Mexico–1846. Re-bored and rifled about 1861 to use 3.8 in. James or Hotchkiss shells indicating Civil War use. Mr. Marion Humphries, a local jeweler and businessman, was instrumental in fitting the cannon with a complete new carriage. This was completed on September 3, 1994. All labor, material, and money were donated by many area citizens.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, Mexican-American. A significant historical date for this entry is September 3, 1994.
Location. 36° 50.714′ N, 86° 53.26′ W. Marker is in Russellville, Kentucky, in Logan County. Marker can be reached from the intersection of North Main Street and West 4th Street (Business U.S. 68), on the left when traveling north. Located in Carrico Park Square. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: North Main Street, Russellville KY 42276, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Civil Rights Activist Author / Alice Allison Dunnigan 1906-1983 (here, next to this marker); John Littlejohn (a few steps from this marker); Confederate State Convention (a few steps from this marker); Lewis and Clark in Kentucky / Death of Meriwether Lewis (within shouting distance of this marker); Russellville (within shouting distance of this marker); To Honor Generals (within shouting distance of this marker); Confederate Soldiers Monument (within shouting distance of this marker); Governor's Corner (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Russellville.
Additional commentary.
1. Carriage and wheel replacement ongoing.
Now some 24 years after being fitted with a new carriage, it is again being fitted with a new carriage and new wheels due to carpenter ant damage. It is hoped to be finished in October, 2018.
— Submitted September 28, 2018, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama.
By Brent Moore (CC BY-NC 2.0), October 4, 2008
Credits. This page was last revised on June 13, 2021. It was originally submitted on September 28, 2018, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama. This page has been viewed 322 times since then and 29 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on September 28, 2018, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama. 4. submitted on June 10, 2021, by Shane Oliver of Richmond, Virginia.