Civil War Cast Iron Gun - St. Augustine, FL
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Marine Biologist
N 29° 53.556 W 081° 18.714
17R E 469885 N 3306925
This old U.S. Civil War cast iron gun in located in the Plaza de la Constitucion in St. Augustine, Florida, USA.
Waymark Code: WMAVW3
Location: Florida, United States
Date Posted: 02/28/2011
Published By:Groundspeak Regular Member PTCrazy
Views: 26

A plaque on the base reads:

Cast Iron Gun
32 pound, rifled
A part of the armament of
historic Fort Marion
(Castillo de San Marcos)
Before, during and after the
Civil War
Presented to
The City of St. Augustine
by the U.S. War Department,
June 12, 1900

What type of artillery is this?: 32-pound cast iron gun

Where is this artillery located?: Park

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

Date artillery was in use: 04/12/1861

Date artillery was placed on display: 06/12/1900

Cost?: 0.00 (listed in local currency)

Artillery is no longer operational: no

Still may work: no

Are there any geocaches at this location?:
no


Parking location to view this Waymark: Not Listed

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