Memorial Park, Tarentum, Pennsylvania
Posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member sherpes
N 40° 35.934 W 079° 45.294
17T E 605348 N 4494977
Quick Description: horwitzer and tank from World War II, on the banks of Allegheny River, near Pittsburgh
Location: Pennsylvania, United States
Date Posted: 6/29/2009 4:32:17 PM
Waymark Code: WM6P46
Published By: Groundspeak Premium Member PTCRAZY
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Long Description:
Tarentum is a blue collar industrial community, whose many of its residents have served in the armed forces.

The pieces on display in the Memorial Park area are a Howitzer cannon, and a tank from World War II

What type of artillery is this?: Howitzer

Where is this artillery located?: Park

What military of the world used this device?: US Army

Date artillery was in use: 01/01/1944

Date artillery was placed on display: 01/01/1995

Artillery is no longer operational: yes

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.
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