12-pounder bronze field howitzers, Model of 1841 #53 - Chickamauga National Military Park
Posted by: Lat34North
N 34° 53.891 W 085° 15.686
16S E 658851 N 3863131
This 12-pounder bronze field howitzers located at the monument to the Third Wisconsin Battery on the east side of Lafayette Rd near the southern entrance to the Chickamauga National Battlefield. There are 4 cannons flanking the monument.
Waymark Code: WMDKVG
Location: Georgia, United States
Date Posted: 01/27/2012
Views: 2
What type of artillery is this?: 12-pounder bronze field howitzers, Model of 1841
Where is this artillery located?: Park
What military of the world used this device?: US Civil War
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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