Fort Williams Cannon - Glasgow, KY
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member ChapterhouseInc
N 36° 59.856 W 085° 55.548
16S E 595582 N 4095145
Lone cannon at this Civil War era fortification.
Waymark Code: WM76J0
Location: Kentucky, United States
Date Posted: 09/09/2009
Published By:Groundspeak Regular Member PTCrazy
Views: 4
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Site of Civil War fort built in spring of 1863. Attacked Oct. 6 by Confederate Col. John M Hughes and his 25th Tenn. Infantry. US troops under Maj. Samuel Martin suprised. Over 200 horses captured, part of fort burned, and 142 men taken prisoner, later paroled.

In nearby cemetery is buried Gen. Joseph H. Lewis, Commander of 1st Kentucky (Orphan) Brigade, CSA.

What type of artillery is this?: Cannon

Where is this artillery located?: Monument grounds

What military of the world used this device?: US

Cost?: 0.00 (listed in local currency)

Artillery is no longer operational: no

Still may work: yes

Are there any geocaches at this location?:
Yes. http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.aspx?guid=464ed95b-bc1f-4751-a201-6a3304f76d68

Date artillery was in use: Not listed

Date artillery was placed on display: Not listed

Parking location to view this Waymark: Not Listed
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