Cannon
Cannon displayed along the southeast parapet are replicas of original garrison 12 and 18 pounder muzzleloading cannon reported in the fort in 1780. Although capable of firing up to 2,000 yards (the river shoreline is between 900 and 1,400 yards from Fort Putnam), these cannon were to be used for short-range firing to protect fortifications below from overland attack.
Marker can be reached from Delafield Road, on the right when traveling north.
Courtesy hmdb.org
