Name/Title
Cannon on Village GreenEntry/Object ID
2024.01.02Scope and Content
Commercial Record newspaper clippings about Saugatuck's Civil War cannon that is located at the Saugatuck Village Square Veteran's Memorial.Context
The little black cannon with red wheels was a gift from Stephen Morrison around 1880. During a World War I scrap drive, the cannon was put on the curb for pick up, but the Superintendent of Public Works, Harry Newnham, returned it to the Village Hall.Collection
Newspapers, Military, wars and veterans, Festivals, events, parades, celebrationsCataloged By
Winthers, SallyAcquisition
Accession
2024.01Source or Donor
Yoder, ChrisAcquisition Method
Donation, unconditionalNotes
These Commercial Record newspaper clippings — scanned by Chris Yoder in the 2000s — had been available on the pre-2023 SDHC website. The content has been moved to this online catalog for safekeeping.Location
* Untyped Location
Digital data in CatalogItRelationships
Related Person or Organization
Person or Organization
Saugatuck Village Square/GreenRelated Events
Event
American Civil War 1861-1865General Notes
Note
In a note made by William Simmons 2025.01.13 page 94 "Hibberdine, HN - Get story of cannon and 2nd cannon. Owned by Blakeslee family. Miss B a fine pianist."
2025.01.13.94Create Date
January 14, 2024Update Date
June 9, 2025
