12 pounder Napoleon Cannons - Chickamauga National Battlefield, GA
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N 34° 55.531 W 085° 16.140
16S E 658107 N 3866150
This 12 pounder Napoleon Cannons is on a wooded hiking trail in the Chickamauga National Battlefield. The trail connects Sondgrass Hill to the SC memorial. You have to park and walk in to find these cannon. Parking location given is Sondgrass Hill.
Waymark Code: WMB612
Location: Georgia, United States
Date Posted: 04/09/2011
Views: 3
From the marker located next to the cannons:
Garrity’s Alabama Battery
2 Napoleons, 2 6 PDRS
Anderson’s Brigade, Hindman’s Division, Polk’s Corps
September 20, 1863
Capt. James Garrity, commanding
1st Lieut. Phillip Bond.
1st Lieut. Maynard A. Hassell
2d Lieut. Henry F. Carrell
The battery conformed its movements on the 18th and 19th to those of the Brigade but was not engaged. About 3 P.M. on the 20th it came into position on this ground on the right of the brigade and opened fire on the enemy who occupied the hill in front. After firing 23 rounds the battery was ordered to report to Gen. Preston and occupied the next hill south of this in rear of his division till the close of the battle.
Casualties: 1 officer and 4 men wounded.
What type of artillery is this?: 12 pounder Napoleon
Where is this artillery located?: Park
What military of the world used this device?: Confederate
Parking location to view this Waymark: N 34° 55.575 W 085° 16.012
Cost?: 0.00 (listed in local currency)
Date artillery was in use: Not listed
Date artillery was placed on display: Not listed
Artillery is no longer operational: Not Listed
Still may work: Not Listed
Are there any geocaches at this location?: Not listed
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