13 inch Seacoast Mortar - Hartford, CT - Static Artillery Displays on Waymarking.com

Long Description:
This 13 inch mortar was used by the First Connecticut Heavy Artillery (Civil War) during the campaign at Petersburg, Virginia (1864-1865).

The First Connecticut Heavy Artillery, originally the Fourth Connecticut Infantry, was the first volunteer organization that was mustered for three years into the service of the United States (May 22, 1861-September 25, 1865)

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For more info visit these web pages:
Connecticut Historical Society web page (visit link)

U.S. National Park Service - Petersburg, Virginia Battlefield (visit link)

What type of artillery is this?: Seacoast Mortar Where is this artillery located?: Government building What military of the world used this device?: First Connecticut Heavy Artillery (US Civil War) Date artillery was in use: 06/15/1864 Date artillery was placed on display: 09/25/1902 Parking location to view this Waymark: N 41° 45.866 W 072° 40.862 Artillery is no longer operational: yes Cost?: Not Listed Still may work: Not Listed Are there any geocaches at this location?: Not listed

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