This memorial, a Crimean War-era cannon was given to the municipality of Port Hope by the federal government in 1887. It was refurbished and placed in its current location by the ladies of the town in 1907.
Port Hope Crimean War Cannon
Port Hope, Ontario
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Inscription
[plaque/plaque]
IN 1854 THIS GUN WAS USED IN THE CRIMEAN WAR
PRESENTED TO PORT HOPE BY THE DOMINION GOVERNMENT 1887 AND RESTORED IN 1907 AND PUT IN ITS PRESENT POSITION BY THE LADIES OF THE TOWN
Street View
Location
Port Hope Crimean War Cannon
56 Queen Street
Port Hope
Ontario
Port Hope Crimean War Cannon
56 Queen Street
Port Hope
Ontario
GPS Coordinates
Lat. 43.9492312
Long. -78.2928731
Lat. 43.9492312
Long. -78.2928731