Towson in Baltimore County, Maryland — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
War of 1812 Cannon
Photographed By Nate Davidson, June 18, 2012
1. War of 1812 Cannon Marker
Inscription.
War of 18 12 Cannon. . During the War of 18 12, an armory was built near the intersection of Dulaney Valley and Joppa Roads. It was soon abandoned. In the 1830's, Henry Chew built a house on this site and decorated the lawn with a cannon from the deserted armory. The house burned down in 1886 and was never rebuilt. The cannon settled into the ground where it remained until it was unearthed when construction of the Julia Rogers Library began in 1951. It was mounted here in 1953.
The cannon is of the type cast during the Revolution and well into the 19th century. The date and place of its manufacture are unknown.
During the War of 1812, an armory was built near the intersection of Dulaney Valley and Joppa Roads. It was soon abandoned. In the 1830's, Henry Chew built a house on this site and decorated the lawn with a cannon from the deserted armory. The house burned down in 1886 and was never rebuilt. The cannon settled into the ground where it remained until it was unearthed when construction of the Julia Rogers Library began in 1951. It was mounted here in 1953.
The cannon is of the type cast during the Revolution and well into the 19th century. The date and place of its manufacture are unknown.
Erected 1953.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Education • Patriots & Patriotism • War of 1812. A significant historical year for this entry is 1812.
Location. 39° 24.55′ N, 76° 35.717′ W. Marker is in Towson, Maryland, in Baltimore County. Marker can be reached from Delaney Valley Road. Marker located on the grounds of Goucher College. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Towson MD 21286, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on July 4, 2012, by Nathan Davidson of Salisbury, Maryland. This page has been viewed 864 times since then and 11 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3. submitted on July 4, 2012, by Nathan Davidson of Salisbury, Maryland. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
