Confederate Civil War Cannon - Static Artillery Displays on Waymarking.com

This cannon is a replica of a 12 pounder Tredegar Iron Napoleon Confederate Civil War cannon manufactured in Richmond Virgina in 1864. The original found it's way to Farmington and was fired in many community celebrations in the late 1800's and early 1900's.

In the late 1940's, the Daughters of the Utah Pioneers and Farmington City had the cannon mounted on this rock monument which was constructed by David Lund and Clarence Sorenson. The original cannon is now part of a Civil War display in the Northwestern National Military Museum in Missoula Montana.

What type of artillery is this?: Cannon Where is this artillery located?: Monument grounds What military of the world used this device?: Civil War Confederate Artillery is no longer operational: no Still may work: no 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 Are there any geocaches at this location?: Not listed

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