6-pdr bronze field gun #447 – Chickamauga National Battlefield
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This 6-pdr bronze field gun is located at the site where Howell’s Georgia Battery fought on Sept. 19, 1863, during the Battle of Chickamauga. Located on Brothernton Rd, east of Winfrey Field.
Waymark Code: WMBP88
Location: Georgia, United States
Date Posted: 06/08/2011
Views: 6
From the plaque located next to the Howitzer:
Howell’s Georgia Battery
2 6 PDRS., 4 12 PDR. Howitzers.
Gist’s (Walker) Division, Reserve Corps.
Sept. 19, 1863
Capt. Evan P. Howell, Commanding
1st Lieut. W. G. Robson
2D Lieut. T. J. Gilmore
2D Lieut. R. T. Gibson
This battery with its Brigade crossed the Chickamauga late in the evening and night of the 18th, and when the Brigade became engaged about 8:30 A.M. of the 19th the Battery remained in its rear, ready to engage the enemy if an opportunity should offer, but only one section was brought into action on this ground as the Brigade was retire before the advance of Baird’s Division, and aided in checking its further progress. The battery was not engaged on the 20th. Casualties: 3 men killed: 4 men wounded; 3 horses killed and 3 wounded.
On the muzzle:
447
J.W.R.
What type of artillery is this?: 6-pdr bronze field gun - M1841 made by Ames Co, in 1853
Where is this artillery located?: Park
What military of the world used this device?: Confederate
Cost?: 0.00 (listed in local currency)
Date artillery was in use: Not listed
Date artillery was placed on display: Not listed
Parking location to view this Waymark: 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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