Chickamauga Cannon

The image depicts a sepia-toned historical photograph featuring an old cannon mounted on a concrete base, prominently displayed in an open area with grassy surroundings, adjacent to a paved street. The cannon bears a plaque labeled "Chickamauga," suggesting a connection to the Battle of Chickamauga, a significant event in the American Civil War. The scene is set in a small urban setting with early 20th-century architectural buildings visible in the background, including a prominent multi-story courthouse-like structure. The street is quiet, with a couple of vintage automobiles parked on the side, capturing a bygone era. The photograph is bordered by an ornate frame, adding an official and commemorative feel to the image. The presence of plaques and the careful placement of the cannon indicate that it serves as a war memorial, honoring soldiers who participated and possibly sacrificed their lives in the battle or related conflicts.

The image depicts a sepia-toned historical photograph featuring an old cannon mounted on a concrete base, prominently displayed in an open area with grassy surroundings, adjacent to a paved street. The cannon bears a plaque labeled "Chickamauga," suggesting a connection to the Battle of Chickamauga, a significant event in the American Civil War. The scene is set in a small urban setting with early 20th-century architectural buildings visible in the background, including a prominent multi-story courthouse-like structure. The street is quiet, with a couple of vintage automobiles parked on the side, capturing a bygone era. The photograph is bordered by an ornate frame, adding an official and commemorative feel to the image. The presence of plaques and the careful placement of the cannon indicate that it serves as a war memorial, honoring soldiers who participated and possibly sacrificed their lives in the battle or related conflicts.

Name/Title

Chickamauga Cannon

Entry/Object ID

998.117.006

Description

Black and white photograph of cannon. Located behind Hancock County Courthouse. The Municipal building is in the background. Sign on cannon reads "Through the generosity of S. S. Daish this monument has been erected in commemoration of the services of the 21st OVI 1861-1865. Dedicated Sept 21, 1915 by Frank B. Willis, Governor."

Photograph Details

Subject Person or Organization

Daughters of Union Veterans of Civil War

Subject Place

Location

Hancock County Courthouse

Neighborhood

South Main Street

City

Findlay

County

Hancock County

State/Province

Ohio

Country

United States of America

Continent

North America

Collection

Civil War, Hancock County Courthouses

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Secondary Object Term

Photograph, Black-and-White

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Photograph

Nomenclature Sub-Class

Graphic Documents

Nomenclature Class

Documentary Objects

Nomenclature Category

Category 08: Communication Objects

Legacy Lexicon

Object Name

Photo