Highland Park in Rochester in Monroe County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Trophy Cannon

Photographed By Yugoboy, May 29, 2012

1. Trophy Cannon Marker

Inscription. From the wreck of the Spanish Cruiser Castilla, Sunk by the American Squadron under Commodore George Dewey, in the Battle of Manila Bay, May 1st, 1898. American Squadron. Commodore George Dewey: Olympia, Baltimore, Boston, Raleigh, Concord, Hugh McCullough, Petrel.

Spanish Squadron. Rear Admiral Montojo y Pasaron: Maria Cristina, Marquis del Duero, Castilla, Manila, Isla de Cuba, Isla de Mindanao, Isla de Luzon, Don Antonio de Ulloa, Don Juan de Austria, General Lezo and Shore Batteries.

Presented to the City of Rochester by the Hon. Oscar F. Williams, U.S. Consul at Manila, and an eyewitness of the battle from the bridge of the Olympia. Erected June 14, 1902, by the Board of Park Commissioners through its committee, Henry C. Maine, H.F. Atwood, Pres. E.M. Moore. Calvin C. Laney, Supt. Edwin A. Fisher, City Eng. Wm M. Rebasz, Dr.

Erected 1902 by Board of Park Commissioners (Rochester, NY).

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: War, Spanish-American • Waterways & Vessels. A significant historical month for this entry is May 1948.

Location. 43° 7.92′ N, 77° 36.524′ W. Marker is in Rochester, New York, in Monroe County. It is in Highland Park. Marker is at the intersection of South Avenue and Reservoir Ave, on the right when

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traveling north on South Avenue. The cannon is located about 100 feet behind the Highland Park marker. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Rochester NY 14620, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Highland Park (within shouting distance of this marker); Rochester Water Works (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); Douglass Home (approx. ¼ mile away); Frederick Douglass Home Site (approx. ¼ mile away); a different marker also named Highland Park (approx. 0.3 miles away); The Children's Pavilion (approx. 0.3 miles away); Helen Pitts Douglass (approx. 0.3 miles away); Anna Murray Douglass (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Rochester.

More about this marker. There is a second plaque attached to the front side of the cannon (this is located on the side facing Reservoir) - see pictures

Trophy Cannon as seen from Highland Park Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Yugoboy, May 29, 2012

2. Trophy Cannon as seen from Highland Park Marker

Trophy Cannon image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Yugoboy, May 29, 2012

3. Trophy Cannon

Trophy Cannon Marker - Dedication Plaque image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Yugoboy, May 29, 2012

4. Trophy Cannon Marker - Dedication Plaque

Credits. This page was last revised on February 16, 2023. It was originally submitted on June 7, 2012, by Yugoboy of Rochester, New York. This page has been viewed 896 times since then and 52 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on June 7, 2012, by Yugoboy of Rochester, New York. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.