Rodman Smooth Bore ~ Cairo, IL - Static Artillery Displays on Waymarking.com

County of Display: Alexander County.
Location of Display: 14th St. & Washington Ave., Custom House Lawn, Cairo.

Marker Text:

DUNCAN CANNON William B. Duncan, chairman of the Mobile & Ohio Railroad, presented this Rodman smooth bore cannon to the City of Cairo as a gift, May 27, 1905. The gun saw action for both sides of the Civil War at Fort Morgan, Mobile, Alabama. In 1861, to protect southern commerce, the Confederacy seized it. Union forces recaptured Fort Morgan in Aug., 1864. The cannon was used then until 1888 as part of the nation's seacoast armament.

More information on this style cannon and its designer can be found here: Thomas Jackson Rodman

What type of artillery is this?: Smooth Bore Seacoast Armament Where is this artillery located?: Government building What military of the world used this device?: Civil War, both north and south. Date artillery was in use: 01/01/1861 Date artillery was placed on display: 05/27/1905 Artillery is no longer operational: no Still may work: yes Are there any geocaches at this location?: No Parking location to view this Waymark: Not Listed Cost?: Not Listed

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