Memorial Park Cannon - Swanton,Ohio
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RustyNail09
N 41° 35.028 W 083° 53.477
17T E 258984 N 4607605
Cannon placement in Swanton Memorial Park in Swanton,Ohio
Waymark Code: WM6N8Q
Location: Ohio, United States
Date Posted: 06/24/2009
Views: 6
There is no documented on-line history that I could find available. It is a 4" smooth bore cannon donated by W.L. Geysen and placed on a hill inside the public park. Parking can be obtained within 150 ft. from this cannon.
What type of artillery is this?: Smooth bore cannon
Where is this artillery located?: Park
Artillery is no longer operational: yes
Are there any geocaches at this location?:
There is 1 geocache located inside the same park by the name "Ouch" by 3olivos
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
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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.