Mansfield in Richland County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Civil War Cannons

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., June 6, 2009

1. Civil War Cannons Marker

Inscription. 24 pdr. Flank Howitzer - Model 1844 - Cast 1864 Maker; Fort Pitt Foundry, Pittsburgh, PA. Used on Casement Flank of fortifications to protect against infantry assults [sic]. Range; 1322 yds. at 5 degree Elevation. Bore Dia; 5.82”

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Forts and Castles • Military • War, US Civil. A significant historical year for this entry is 1844.

Location. 40° 45.356′ N, 82° 32.524′ W. Marker is in Mansfield, Ohio, in Richland County. Marker is in Central Park, about 200 feet SW of the Block House, off Brinkerhoff Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Mansfield OH 44906, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. John Chapman (a few steps from this marker); Mansfields 135th Anniversary & Veterans Memorial (a few steps from this marker); The Sultana Disaster (within shouting distance of this marker); Mansfield's War Of 1812 Blockhouse (within shouting distance of this marker); Mansfield Blockhouse (within shouting distance of this marker); Mansfield's War of 1812 Blockhouse (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Mansfield's War Of 1812 Blockhouse (within shouting distance

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of this marker); 120th Ohio Volunteer Infantry Memorial (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Mansfield.

Additional commentary.
1. 24 Pdr Flank Howitzers
These howitzers were typically mounted in fortifications to cover the close approaches to the fort walls. Only rarely were the flank howitzers employed in the field. A typical Model 1844 weighed 1,470 pounds. Examples of this type were produced from 1844 to 1864, by seven different foundries. Two of those at the park were cast by Cyrus Alger (Boston, Massachusetts) in 1847, with registry numbers 123 and 138. The other two were produced by Seyfert, McManus & Co. (Reading Pennsylvania) in 1864, and has the registry numbers 60 and 76.

— Submitted July 12, 2009, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia.

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Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., June 6, 2009

2. Civil War Cannons

Marker is on other side of near cannon base.

Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, August 28, 2016

3. Civil War Cannons Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on August 20, 2020. It was originally submitted on July 11, 2009, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 1,201 times since then and 27 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 11, 2009, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. 3. submitted on August 20, 2020, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.