Quaker Gun Mounted On Bluff Of Port Hudson, La. (U.S. Civil War) Pint Glass 16oz

Quaker Gun Mounted on Bluff of Port Hudson, LA (U.S. Civil War) This title refers to a historical artifact depicting a Quaker Gun mounted atop a bluff in Port Hudson, Louisiana during the U.S. Civil War. The Quaker Gun was a type of cannon used for defense purposes, named after its inventor, William Quaker, who designed it during the American Revolutionary War. Its placement on the bluffs of Port Hudson provided strategic coverage over the Mississippi River, making it crucial in the defense and siege of this key Confederate stronghold. This image serves as a visual representation of the military conflict that took place from 1861 to 1865, shedding light on the defensive tactics employed by both Union and Confederate forces.