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 Two 12-pounder Confederate Napoleons - Gettysburg, PA
N 39° 50.927 W 077° 14.635
18S E 308029 N 4413383
There are several different types of cannons/rifles displayed here in front of the Peace Memorial on Oak Hill @ the Gettysburg Battlefield. There are three sets of two, two sets (four total) to the left & one set of two to the right of the memorial.
Waymark Code: WMBVC7
Location: Pennsylvania, United States
Date Posted: 06/22/2011
Views: 3
Next to the gigantic peace memorial are groups of cannons, usually in two, accompanied by monument markers. The markers will tell which ordinance was used at a specific place on the battlefield. Sometimes it is unclear if the cannons match up with the descriptions. There are 3-inch Ordnance Rifles, 10-pounder Parrott rifles and a couple of Napoleons. I matched up pictures and believe they are both Napoleons. One has a green muzzle and bore and both are refurbished and look great. The carriage and wheels are in terrific condition. They point south, away from Oak Hill and down the slope, next to the ridge line. The Historical Marker Database says Two 12-pounder Confederate Napoleons flank the tablet. On the left is an example from Augusta Foundry. The gun on the right was cast in Macon, Georgia.
Parking is at the bottom of the hill, along Confederate Avenue.
What type of artillery is this?: Cannon
Where is this artillery located?: Monument grounds
What military of the world used this device?: Army
Date artillery was in use: 07/01/1863
Cost?: 0.00 (listed in local currency)
Artillery is no longer operational: yes
Still may work: no
Are there any geocaches at this location?:
Many virtual caches
Date artillery was placed on display: Not listed
Parking location to view this Waymark: Not Listed
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