The Cannons of Denver’s City Park
Three Civil War era cannons have been displayed near the Pavilion at City Park in Denver, Colorado since 1897. They are an 11-Inch Dahlgren, a 6.4-Inch Parrott Rifle, and a 13-Inch Mortar. They surround a statue of Robert Burns.
Photographing American Civil War Era Cannons
Want to go photograph a cannon but aren't sure what to look for? This post looks at where markings and other interesting features may be found on American Civil War era cannons.
The Claremont, New Hampshire Soldiers’ Memorial
Two US Navy Bureau of Ordnance 32-Pounders of 4,500 Pounds are displayed at Broad Street Park in Claremont, New Hampshire alongside a statue memorializing war dead which was placed in 1869 (though the cannons were likely placed between 1890 and 1910). This post includes a list of the soldiers memorialized and their service.
The Dahlgren Guns of the United States Naval Academy
Among the historic cannons preserved at the United States Naval Academy are a Dahlgren Rifle and a 12-Pounder Dahlgren Boat Howitzer. This post also looks at a Civil War era photo of heavy cannons at Annapolis.
The Dahlgrens of the Washington Navy Yard
Dahlgren’s shell gun and boat howitzer designs formed the core of US Naval armament during the American Civil War. It is fitting that three of his designs are displayed at the Washington Navy Yard: a 9-Inch Dahlgren Shell Gun, a 12-Pounder Boat Howitzer, and a 20-Pounder Bronze Rifle.
32-Pounder Rifle of CSS Teaser - Then and Now
A 32-Pounder of 57 Hundredweight which was banded and rifled by the Confederates is preserved as a trophy at the Washington Navy Yard. This cannon was captured aboard the converted tug boat CSS Teaser. The cannon was photographed after CSS Teaser's capture - allowing a "then and now" look at the cannon as well as the cannon's carriage, sights, and other accessories.
USS Constellation - Sloop of War of the United States Navy
USS Constellation is the last sailing only ship designed for the US Navy in 1854. She is also the only intact US Navy ship which saw active cruising service during the American Civil War. She is preserved at Baltimore.
The 6.4-Inch Parrott Rifle of Fair Haven, Vermont
A 6.4-Inch (or 100-Pounder) Parrott Rifle is displayed on a pedestal in Fair Haven, Vermont.
The Dahlgren Boat Howitzers of Webster, Massachusetts
Three US Navy Dahlgren Boat Howitzers are displayed at the Town Hall of Webster Massachusetts. One is a Rifled 12-Pounder Boat Howitzer. Two are smoothbore 12-Pounder Boat Howitzers.
The 10-Inch Brooke Smoothbore of CSS Columbia
A 10-Inch Brooke Smoothbore is one of nine Brooke cannon displayed as trophies at the Washington Naval Yard.
32-Pounders of 4,500 Pounds in Peterborough, New Hampshire
Two US Navy Bureau of Ordnance 32-Pounders of 4,500 Pounds are displayed outside the old Grand Army of the Republic Hall (now Post and Beam Brewing) in Peterborough, New Hampshire.
4.5-Inch Blakely Rifles at Fort Pulaski
Two 4.5-Inch Blakely Rifles are displayed at Fort Pulaski near Savannah, Georgia. These two Blakelys were part of the original Confederate defenses of the fort, and they were captured by the US Army in 1862 when the fort surrendered.
10-Inch Rodman of Middlebury, Vermont
A 10-Inch Rodman is displayed in Middlebury, Vermont.
The Brooke Rifles of CSS Tennessee
Four Brooke Rifles carried aboard CSS Tennessee at the Battle of Mobile Bay are displayed as trophies at the Washington Navy Yard.
5.3-Inch Parrott Breechloaders in Laconia, New Hampshire
Two US Navy 5.3-Inch Parrott Rifles originally manufactured as muzzle-loaders in 1864-1865 but converted to breechloaders in the 1870s are preserved and displayed on original carriages in Laconia, New Hampshire.
The Naval Cannons of Exeter, New Hampshire
Four US Navy Cannons are displayed in Exeter, New Hampshire: an 11-Inch Dahlgren, a 32-Pounder of 57 Hundredweight, and two 32-Pounders of 4,500 Pounds
The 9-Inch Dahlgrens of USS Hartford at Trinity College
Two 9-Inch Dahlgren cannons which were carried by USS Hartford are displayed on Marsilly carriages at Trinity College in Hartford, Connecticut.
The 30-Pounder Parrott Rifle at Federal Hill Park
A US Navy 30-Pounder Parrott Rifle is mounted at Federal Hill Park in Baltimore, Maryland
Four 30-Pounder Parrott Rifles at Battleship New Jersey
Four US Navy 30-Pounder Parrott Rifles are displayed at Battleship New Jersey Museum and Memorial in Camden, New Jersey.
The Single Banded Brooke Rifles of CSS Atlanta
Four Brooke Rifles captured from CSS Atlanta are displayed as trophies at the US Navy's Washington Navy Yard.