Features: 1820's era Powder House, cannon from HMS Boxer
History: This cannon was captured by the USS Enterprise from the HMS Boxer during the War of 1812. This naval engagement took place off the coast of nearby Portland, Maine. According to the placard it was converted to a field piece and now serves as a memorial to the Hallowell Light Infantry.
Traveler's Notes: This cannon was discovered by chance while wandering the beautiful historic streets of downtown Hallowell, Maine with my family in October 2013. Hallowell is a small community adjacent to the state capitol of Augusta. The city of Hallowell offers a series of placards, "The Museum In The Streets", relating local historical information.
Resources: Capture_of_HMS_Boxer; Hallowell,_Maine
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