Louisiana State Capitol Indian Mound Cannon Display - Baton Rouge, LA
N 30° 27.500 W 091° 11.095
15R E 674265 N 3370974
2 old cannons located atop the Indian Mound, overlooking Capitol Lake on the State Capitol Grounds Complex.
Waymark Code: WM5EX1
Location: Louisiana, United States
Date Posted: 12/29/2008
Views: 14
I don't know how old they are. The display is very nicely done, including plaque of Revolutionary War memorial and plaque about the cement block being from an Old Powder Magazine building.
What type of artillery is this?: Cannon
Where is this artillery located?: Government building
Artillery is no longer operational: yes
What military of the world used this device?: Not listed
Date artillery was in use: Not listed
Date artillery was placed on display: Not listed
Parking location to view this Waymark: Not Listed
Cost?: Not Listed
Still may work: Not Listed
Are there any geocaches at this location?: Not listed
|
Visit Instructions:
Two pictures are required for this Waymark. Please take a close up picture of the artillery. Take a second with the artillery in the distance and capture as much of the surroundings as possible. Name the Waymark with first the name of the area and second what the artillery is. An example would be if it were a cannon in front of the Montgomery Armory you would name the Waymark: Montgomery Armory Cannon.