Features: Nine Inch Gun from USS Hartford, flagship of Admiral Farragut's fleet during the American Civil War with commemorative plaque.
History: Admiral Farragut and his squadron were instrumental in blockading the Confederate Gulf Coast ports. He is most recognized for his role at the Battle of Mobile Bay with his "Damn the torpedoes!" response. History of monument unknown.
Traveler's Notes: Monument discovered while stopping for lunch in Gaylord, July 2012. We were on our way to the 200th anniversary of the surrender of Fort Mackinac on Mackinac Island during the War of 1812.
Resources: David_Farragut, USS_Hartford_(1858)
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