3-inch Ordinance Rifle -- Parker's Crossroads NB, Wildersville TN
N 35° 47.185 W 088° 23.590
16S E 374095 N 3961153
A 3-inch ordinance rifle donated by the Sons of Confederate Veterans in 1939 is on display at the Parker's Crossroads National Battlefield visitor center in Wildersville, Tennessee
Waymark Code: WM10CA2
Location: Tennessee, United States
Date Posted: 04/12/2019
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This 3-inch ordinance rifle was donated to the US Government for display at the Parker's Crossroads National Battlefield in 1939 by Freeman's Battery, Forrest's Artillery Camp, Sons of Confederate Veterans.
Stands at the entrance to the visitor center which is a few hundred yards south of the I-40 at the Tennessee State Highway 22 in Wildersville.
What type of artillery is this?: 3 inch ordinance rifle
Where is this artillery located?: Monument grounds
What military of the world used this device?: US and Confederate Army
Date artillery was placed on display: 01/01/1939
Cost?: 0.00 (listed in local currency)
Artillery is no longer operational: yes
Still may work: no
Date artillery was in use: Not listed
Parking location to view this Waymark: Not Listed
Are there any geocaches at this location?: Not listed
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