Rear Admiral John Adolphus Bernard Dahlgren
United States Navy
Sailor, Scientist, Scholar, Teacher, Author
“The Father of Modern Naval Ordnance”
His contribution to the design of naval ordnance and ship construction revolutionized the navies of the world.
This memorial is erected on behalf of a grateful Navy, by the officers and men of the U.S.S. Dahlgren, a guided missile frigate and the third proud ship to bear this illustrious name.
Dedicated on 15 April 1961, in the centennial year of the War between the States, in which Rear Admiral Dahlgren served the Union forces with distinction as Commander of the South Atlantic blockading squadron.
Marker can be reached from Ridge Avenue, on the left when traveling north.
Courtesy hmdb.org
