3-inch (10-pounder) No. 10 - Sharpsburg, MD
Posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member Math Teacher
N 39° 28.441 W 077° 44.673
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The Parrott rifle was a type of muzzle loading rifled artillery weapon used extensively in the American Civil War. There are 8 of these cannons positioned around the Antietam Battlefield visitor center. This cannon is next to the main entrance.
Waymark Code: WMDCAY
Location: Maryland, United States
Date Posted: 12/23/2011
Published By:Groundspeak Regular Member PTCrazy
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This cannon is just to the right of the main entrance. The cannon faces almost due south. It sits on a small, red brick patio which seems especially made just for this cannon. The carriage, wheels (which have a diameter of approximately 5 feet) and cannon all look in good condition, perhaps freshly painted. I looked down the bore and saw the cannon was rifled. This cannon is a 3-inch (10-pounder) Army Parrott rifles, Model of 1863. The information concerning the production of the cannon is written on the outer muzzle face. It reads: No 10 1864 WPF R.M.H. 3 IN 890 . 10 is the registry number, Richard M. Hill (RMH) was the inspector, 3-in refers to 3-inch which refers to the bore size and 890 is the weight. WPF is West Point Foundry [Association], Cold Spring NY, the foundry. I also believe the 10 pound in the weapons name refers to the weight of the munition it fired.

I found a site where the entire inventory of cannons here at Antietam has been catalogued. The site is HERE. They have actually documented most of the Civil War National Battlefield sites.

What type of artillery is this?: Cannnon

Where is this artillery located?: Monument grounds

What military of the world used this device?: Federal Army of the Potomac

Date artillery was in use: 09/17/1862

Date artillery was placed on display: 09/17/1900

Cost?: 0.00 (listed in local currency)

Artillery is no longer operational: yes

Still may work: no

Are there any geocaches at this location?:
No. National Park Site.

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