“The Great Baby Waker” - Frederick, MD
Posted by: 
bluesnote
N 39° 24.539 W 077° 24.575
18S E 292544 N 4364934
A historic cannon on display at the Hessian Barracks on the Maryland School for the Deaf in Frederick, Maryland. On November 25, 1844, improper loading burst the piece, killing its gunner Upton Duvall. This
is its surviving portion.
Waymark Code: WM15KMF
Location: Maryland, United States
Date Posted: 01/17/2022
Views: 2
The plaque says, "On April 22, 1783, this historic cannon announced
the end of the American Revolution here on the
western frontier of the new nation
Cast at the Mount Aetna forge near
Hagerstown, this iron fortification gun
entered service at the New Frederick
Barracks in 1783, then the home to 1,500
German prisoners of war.
After the war, this gun fired Independence Day
salutes for the local militia. In 1831, it welcomed
the Baltimore & Ohio Railroad to Frederick.
On November 25, 1844, improper loading burst the
piece, killing its gunner Upton Duvall. This
surviving portion later stood watch at Bentz and
Fourth Streets, from about 1846 to 1951
Today this veteran symbolizes the important role
played by the “Hessian” Barracks in the American
Experience.
Dedicated by citizens of Frederick on April 22,
2007, the 224th anniversary of a new beginning.
Michael M. Stup, Chairman"
Disaster Date: 11/25/1844
Date of dedication: 04/22/2007
Memorial Sponsors: citizens of Frederick
Disaster Type: Technological
Parking Coordinates: Not Listed
Relevant Website: Not listed
|
Visit Instructions:
A photo of the memorial from a different angle or view than what is already posted is requested. If a camera is not available, please give a detailed description so that we can get an idea of your visit. Please list anything that has changed since the waymark was created.