Ogdensburg in St. Lawrence County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

"Long Tom"

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., June 17, 2024

1. "Long Tom" Marker

Inscription.

In 1839, this British-made nine-pound cannon was purchased in Utica to properly sound off 4th of July celebrations in Ogdensburg. It was also fired for other celebrations, including the arrival of the first train over the Northern Railroad in 1850, General Lee's surrender in 1865, and our Nation's Centennial in 1876.

Erected by Forsyth's Rifles and the Augsbury Family.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Man-Made Features. A significant historical year for this entry is 1839.

Location. 44° 41.931′ N, 75° 29.822′ W. Marker is in Ogdensburg, New York, in St. Lawrence County. "Long Tom" and marker are west of the Dobisky Visitor Center. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 100 Riverside Avenue, Ogdensburg NY 13669, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. A Lone Youth's Defense Against The British (a few steps from this marker); Ogdensburg's English Period: 1760-1796 (a few steps from this marker); Newton Martin Curtis (within shouting distance of this marker); The Ogdensburg Declaration (within shouting distance of this marker); Sheriff Joseph York’s Stand (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Attack On The Village

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(about 700 feet away); Ogdensburgh And The War (about 700 feet away); Benjamin Forsyth: The Daring Commando (about 700 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Ogdensburg.

"Long Tom" and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., June 17, 2024

2. "Long Tom" and Marker

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., June 17, 2024

3. "Long Tom"

Dobisky Visitor Center in left distance

"Long Tom" Barrel Markings image. Click for full size.

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., June 17, 2024

4. "Long Tom" Barrel Markings

Credits. This page was last revised on June 21, 2024. It was originally submitted on June 21, 2024, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 33 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on June 21, 2024, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.