Howitzer Towed 155MM Gun-Courthouse-Buchanan, Georgia
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Sprinterman
N 33° 48.156 W 085° 10.918
16S E 668289 N 3741754
Located at the bottom of the hill at the new Haralson County Courthouse in Buchanan, Georgia.
Waymark Code: WM7Q0Q
Location: Georgia, United States
Date Posted: 11/20/2009
Views: 8
This 155MM Howitzer is on permanent display and is the prominent feature at the courthouse. It is in very good condition and seems to be well maintained. When I visited it I could smell gun oil which I took to mean it had been recently worked on.
This gun has a range of approximately 10 miles. It weighs 12,400 Lbs. and is towed by a 5 ton truck. It takes a crew of 11 to operate and the shells are 94 Lbs. It is capable of firing 40 rounds per hour.
It was used in WWII,Korea and Vietnam.
What type of artillery is this?: 155 MM Howitzer
Where is this artillery located?: Government building
What military of the world used this device?: USA
Cost?: 0.00 (listed in local currency)
Artillery is no longer operational: yes
Still may work: yes
Are there any geocaches at this location?:
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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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