Garrison Cemetery Cannon - Cheektowaga, NY
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Rayman
N 42° 56.827 W 078° 43.817
17T E 685163 N 4757442
This cannon from the War of 1812 is located in Garrison Cemetery in a suburb of Buffalo, NY.
Waymark Code: WM1EAA
Location: New York, United States
Date Posted: 04/18/2007
Views: 41
The cannon, consisting of a large American fieldpiece captured by the British during the War of 1812 is mounted on a replica wooden field carriage, which rests on a raised concrete platform. The current cannon and platform were arranged at the center of the cemetery in 1936 and replaced an earlier cannon associated with the cemetery.
Parking is available along the shoulder of the road directly in front of the cemetery. The cannon and cemetery are maintained by the Town of Cheektowaga. It is also listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
What type of artillery is this?: American field cannon
Where is this artillery located?: Other
What military of the world used this device?: United States Army
Date artillery was in use: 01/01/1812
Date artillery was placed on display: 01/01/1936
Artillery is no longer operational: yes
Still may work: yes
Are there any geocaches at this location?:
None
Parking location to view this Waymark: Not Listed
Cost?: Not Listed
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