The March 2nd Cyclotram blog had pictures and a report about two Civil War cannons in Portland's Lowndale Square by a statue of a Spanish-American War soldier. These are small howitzers that were reportedly used by both Confederate and Union soldiers, so one points south and the other north.
They were brought to Portland compliments of Col. Henry Dosch. The plaque has Fort Sumter incorrectly spelled Sumpter (I always have to stop and think about this spelling myself when I write it).
It reads "Howitzers used in defense of Fort Sumpter 1861."
Cyclotram says this is the ONLY Civil War memorial in Portland.
Thanks, Cyclotram. --Old B-R'er
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