12-pound Mountain Howitzer - Chickamauga National Battlefield, GA - Static Artillery Displays on Waymarking.com

These two 12 Pound Mountain Howitzers are located at the visitor center, Chickamauga National Battlefield, Ft Oglethorpe, GA. The Battle of Chickamauga was the last major Confederate victory of the US Civil war. Located on the side (originally the front) of the visitor center.

Range 900 yards
Weight of tube 220 Pounds

Source – NPS Fort Davis (visit link)
The 12-pound Mountain Howitzer saw more frontier service than any other artillery gun. The lightweight bronze tube mounted on a prairie carriage made it portable and practical for rough terrain. In mountainous country, the mountain howitzer could be disassembled and transported by three mules or horses. One horse or mule carried the tube (cannon), the carriage was carried on another mule, and the ammunition was carried on a third.

What type of artillery is this?: 12 Pound Mountain Howitzers Where is this artillery located?: Military Grounds Parking location to view this Waymark: N 34° 56.404 W 085° 15.582 Artillery is no longer operational: no Still may work: 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 Cost?: Not Listed Are there any geocaches at this location?: Not listed

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