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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1EH9_the-zero-mile-post_Hampton-VA.html
This zero mile post is a replica of the original post that stood here at the end of the track on the Chesapeake and Ohio Railway, from which point all main line distances have been measured for the 664.9 miles to Cincinnati, Ohio, since 1889. The …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1EH8_fort-algernourne_Hampton-VA.html
Near here Captain John Ratcliffe built Fort Algernourne, 1609. In 1614, it was a stockade containing fifty people and seven cannon. In 1632, the fort was rebuilt. It was discontinued after 1667. In 1727, a new fort, Fort George, was ordered built …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMSHR_lantaka_Hampton-VA.html
Captured by U.S. forcesduring the PhilippineInsurection, ? c. 1900.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMSHP_spanish-1-189-pounder_Hampton-VA.html
Fired a 1-½-pound cannonball.Probably captured during thePhilippine Insurection, ? c. 1900.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMSHO_12-pounder-howitzer_Hampton-VA.html
Fired a 12-pound cannonball.Probably captured during thePhilippine Insurection, ? c. 1900.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMSHM_3-inch-ordnance-rifle_Hampton-VA.html
Field gun made in 1863 for Union forcesby Phoenix Iron Co., Phoenixville, Pa.Wrought ironDiameter of bore ? ? 3 inchesOverall length ? ? 73.3 inchesWeight ? ? 816 poundsFired 9-pound shell 3972 yards(2.25 miles)
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMSHL_eprouvette-mortar_Hampton-VA.html
Not a weapon; Used for testing powderIron smoothboreDiameter of bore ? ? ? 5.655 inchesCast with bed-piece to givean elevation of 45 degreesMade in 1858Initials of inspector on muzzlePeter V. Hagner
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMSHK_lantaka_Hampton-VA.html
Probably used by Morosduring the PhilippineInsurrection, ? c. 1900.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMSHJ_austrian-6-pounder-gun_Hampton-VA.html
Bronze field piece purchasedby Confederates abroadOriginally rifled; Convertedto smoothboreDiameter of bore ? ? 3.74 inchesOverall length ? 62 inchesMade in Viennain 1857
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMSHI_14-pounder-james-rifle_Hampton-VA.html
Bronze field gunMade in 1862for Union Forcesby Ames Mfg. CompanyChicopee, MassachusettsDiameter of Bore ? ? 4.125 inchesOverall Length ? ? ? ? 73 inchesWeight ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? 912 pounds