Fort Hamilton in Brooklyn in Kings County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

M1857 12 Pounder Napoleon

Photographed By Bill Coughlin, August 14, 2009

1. M1857 12 Pounder Napoleon Marker

Inscription. This was the standard smoothbore fieldpiece of the Civil War. Our specimen is a rare early model distinguished by its handles as one of the first thirty-six made.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil.

Location. 40° 36.602′ N, 74° 1.921′ W. Marker is in Brooklyn, New York, in Kings County. It is in Fort Hamilton. Marker is on Sterling Drive, on the left when traveling south. Marker is on the grounds of Fort Hamilton. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Brooklyn NY 11218, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. 12-Pounder “Napoleons”, Model of 1857 (Reproductions) (within shouting distance of this marker); 13-inch Seacoast Mortar, Pattern 1861 (within shouting distance of this marker); General Robert E. Lee (within shouting distance of this marker); 12-Inch Naval Gun, Mark V, Model 8 (within shouting distance of this marker); On July 4, 1776 (within shouting distance of this marker); Spanish 24-Pounder (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Fort Hamilton Officers’ Club (about 300 feet away); June 1975 (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Brooklyn.

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Cannon at Fort Hamilton image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Bill Coughlin, August 14, 2009

2. Cannon at Fort Hamilton

This piece is registry number 18, produced by Ames of Massachusetts in 1861.

Cannon Display image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Bill Coughlin, August 14, 2009

3. Cannon Display

Several different types of cannon are on display here. The Napoleon 12 Pounder is the leftmost gun in this photo.

Credits. This page was last revised on January 31, 2023. It was originally submitted on August 15, 2009, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 1,707 times since then and 28 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on August 15, 2009, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.