Hazen's Artillery, howitzers, Murfreesboro TN
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haole122
N 35° 52.590 W 086° 25.643
16S E 551689 N 3970402
Artillery displayed at Stones River Battlefield
***coordinates corrected 10/2/2016*** previously listed coords off by miles due to typo. These are the previous artillery at Hazen's monument-prior to the April 2009 tornado that damaged the area.
Waymark Code: WM43Q1
Location: Tennessee, United States
Date Posted: 07/02/2008
Views: 21
This section of guns represents Battery F. 1st Ohio Volunteer Artillery commanded by Lt. Norrel Osburn (four James rifles & two 12pdr howitzers). Along with Capt. Jerome B. Cox's 10th Indiana Battery(four 10 pdr. Parrotts and two 12 pdr. howitzers) located across the railroad tracks to the north, this battery was able to hold its ground, helping Col. Hazen maintain his position during the crucial afternoon of December 31, 1862. The excellence of Union artillery saved the day for the Union army, buy protecting the vital supply line on the Nashville Pike.
What type of artillery is this?: 12 pdr. howitzer
Where is this artillery located?: Park
What military of the world used this device?: Union Army
Date artillery was in use: 12/31/1863
Artillery is no longer operational: yes
Still may work: yes
Date artillery was placed on display: Not listed
Parking location to view this Waymark: Not Listed
Cost?: Not Listed
Are there any geocaches at this location?: Not listed
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