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Bluffton in Wells County, Indiana — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
 

Wells County 1862 Cannon - Civil War

 
 
Wells County 1862 Cannon - Civil War Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Courtesy:: Marilyn S. Wolf, April 8, 2012
1. Wells County 1862 Cannon - Civil War Marker
Inscription.
On April 12, 1861, Confederate batteries opened fire on Fort Sumter in South Carolina, resulting in its capitulation the following day. By the time the final action at Palmito Ranch, Texas had concluded, some 1,489 days later on May12, 1865, approximately 620,000 soldiers had died in the Civil War — two-thirds as a result of disease.

The cannon on display was one of approximately 320 3-inch ordinance rifles manufactured by the Phoenix Iron Company in Phoenixville, Pa. for use in the Civil War. They played a prominent role in the conflict, participating at most of the major battles. This particular gun, serial number 283, was manufactured on Feb 5, 1862. Most of the surviving guns are still on the East coast, although at least four have made their way further West; one is on the Courthouse lawn in Brazil, one is in Fort Huron, Michigan, and a third is in Memphis, Tenn. Except for the wheels, all the restoration on this cannon was performed by local skilled people in Wells County, with most of them donating their time. Several businesses and individuals also donated funds to assist with the project.
 
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil. A significant historical month for this entry is April 1730.
 
Location. 40° 44.378′ N, 85° 10.311′ W. Marker is in Bluffton
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, Indiana, in Wells County. Marker is at the intersection of West Market Street and Main Street, on the left when traveling west on West Market Street. The marker stands at the Market Street Entrance of the Wells County Courthouse in Bluffton, Indiana. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Bluffton IN 46714, United States of America. Touch for directions.
 
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Sgt. William Bumparner (a few steps from this marker); Wells County Courthouse (within shouting distance of this marker); Bluffton Mill Race (approx. 0.2 miles away); Pickett's Run (approx. ¼ mile away); Charles C. Deam (approx. 0.3 miles away); Wells County War on Terrorism Honor Roll (approx. half a mile away); Wells County Veterans Honor Roll (approx. half a mile away); S. Bruce Kephart, M.D. (approx. 0.9 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Bluffton.
 
Regarding Wells County 1862 Cannon - Civil War. The use of "ordinance" should have been "ordnance" (no "i").
 
The Wells County 1862 Cannon image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Courtesy:: Marilyn S. Wolf, April 8, 2012
2. The Wells County 1862 Cannon
Muzzle View - - Wells County 1862 Cannon image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Courtesy:: Marilyn S. Wolf, April 8, 2012
3. Muzzle View - - Wells County 1862 Cannon
Right - - Wells County 1862 Cannon image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Courtesy:: Marilyn S. Wolf, April 8, 2012
4. Right - - Wells County 1862 Cannon
Captain Wells
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Wells County Courthouse image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Craig Doda, November 27, 2022
5. Wells County Courthouse
Donor information plaque image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Courtesy:: Marilyn S. Wolf, April 8, 2012
6. Donor information plaque
 
 
Credits. This page was last revised on November 30, 2022. It was originally submitted on April 20, 2012, by Al Wolf of Veedersburg, Indiana. This page has been viewed 1,172 times since then and 16 times this year. Last updated on November 29, 2022, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. Photos:   1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on April 20, 2012, by Al Wolf of Veedersburg, Indiana.   5. submitted on November 29, 2022, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio.   6. submitted on April 20, 2012, by Al Wolf of Veedersburg, Indiana. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.

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