10 Pounder Parrot Rifle -- Demopolis AL
N 32° 31.099 W 087° 50.330
16S E 421215 N 3598199
One of two Parrott Rifles incorporated into the Demopolis Confederate Memorial, this Parrott rifle fired a 10 pound projectile
Waymark Code: WM106AX
Location: Alabama, United States
Date Posted: 03/06/2019
Views: 1
One of two Parrott rifles incorporated into the Demopolis Confederate Memorial, this Parrott rifle fired a 10 pound projectile and was used extensively during the United States Civil War by both sides.
This particular Parrott rifle has a rifled barrel.
Unfortunately the writing on the mouth of the barrel is obscured by multiple layers of paint and the action of weather.
What type of artillery is this?: 10 pound Parrot Rifle
Where is this artillery located?: Monument grounds
What military of the world used this device?: United States Army and Confederate Army
Cost?: 0.00 (listed in local currency)
Artillery is no longer operational: yes
Still may work: no
Are there any geocaches at this location?: unknown
Date artillery was in use: Not listed
Date artillery was placed on display: Not listed
Parking location to view this Waymark: Not Listed
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