30 Pounder Parrott Rifle, Public Library, Litchfield, Illinois. - Static Artillery Displays on Waymarking.com

Long Description:
This cannon is a 30-pdr or 4.2-in Navy Parrott Rifle.
It sits on the Southwest corner of the public library in Litchfield, Illinois.
The cannon is is a G.A.R. Monument.

What type of artillery is this?: 30-pdr or 4.2-in Navy Parrott Rifle. Where is this artillery located?: Other What military of the world used this device?: Union Navy Date artillery was in use: 1/1/1863 Date artillery was placed on display: 9/15/1909 Parking location to view this Waymark: N 39° 10.665 W 089° 39.258 Artillery is no longer operational: no Still may work: no Are there any geocaches at this location?: None that I know of. Cost?: Not Listed

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Date Logged Log User Rating   3/17/2011 CW Cannon Geek wrote comment for it 2/19/2011 gladtobehere visited it

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