Historical Marker

Columbiad

Fort Mc Allister ยท Bryan

Georgia marker

Inscription

COLUMBIAD. This replica of a coast defence cannon known as the columbiad was manufactured, 1964, by Savannah Machine and Foundry Company as a public service. A similar cannon was positioned here during Union naval attacks, 1863. The columbiad fired 87-lb. shells; its range was 2,500 yds. GEORGIA HISTORICAL COMMISSION 1964

Location

AddressFort Mc Allister
CountyBryan
StateGeorgia

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