12-pounder bronze Napoleon #137 - Chickamauga National Military Park
Posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member Lat34North
N 34° 54.873 W 085° 15.723
16S E 658763 N 3864945
This 12-pounder bronze Napoleon is located on the ridge line in the Brotherton's Field, Lafayette Road, Chickamauga National Battlefield. There are two cannons marking the location of the 19th Indiana Battery during the battle.
Waymark Code: WMDGBN
Location: Georgia, United States
Date Posted: 01/12/2012
Published By:Groundspeak Regular Member PTCrazy
Views: 2



Foundry Revere Copper Co., Boston MA
Registry # 137
Inspector TJR
Weight 1229 lbs
Year made 1862


Reference: Robinson's Battery - National Register of Surviving Civil War Artillery; Sites A - F
What type of artillery is this?: 12-pounder bronze Napoleons, Model of 1857

Where is this artillery located?: Park

Parking location to view this Waymark: N 34° 55.081 W 085° 15.642

Cost?: 0.00 (listed in local currency)

What military of the world used this device?: Not listed

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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