Near Atlantic Beach in Carteret County, North Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)
Model 1841 6-pounder Field Cannon
Weight of Bronze Barrel ........887 Pounds
Weight of Gun Carriage .........900 Pounds
Weight of Shot....................6 Pounds
Gunpowder Charge ...............1 ¼ Pounds
Range (at 5°)...................1523 Yards
Normal Gun Crew......................7 Men
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil. A significant historical year for this entry is 1523.
Location. 34° 41.772′ N, 76° 40.733′ W. Marker is near Atlantic Beach, North Carolina, in Carteret County. Marker is on Fort Macon Road, on the right when traveling east. Located on the Parade Field of Fort Macon, Fort Macon State Park. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Atlantic Beach NC 28512, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Model 1861 10-inch Siege Mortars (a few steps from this marker); Hot Shot Furnace (within shouting distance of this marker); Rifled 32-pounder (within shouting distance of this marker); Welcome to Fort Macon (within shouting distance of this marker); Model 1841 Navy 32-pounder (within shouting distance of this marker); Carronade Battery (within shouting distance of this marker); Mortar Battery (within shouting distance of this marker); Cistern (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Atlantic Beach.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on June 3, 2010, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. This page has been viewed 3,017 times since then and 27 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on June 3, 2010, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia.