12-pounder bronze field howitzers, Model of 1841, # 195 - Cheatham Hill, Kennesaw NBP - Static Artillery Displays on Waymarking.com

One of many cannons on the Kennesaw National Battlefield. The Battle of Kennesaw Mountain, was fought June 27, 1864, during the Atlanta Campaign.

From Wikipedia:
"Sherman's 1864 campaign against Atlanta, Georgia, was initially characterized by a series of flanking maneuvers against Johnston, each of which compelling the Confederate army to withdraw from heavily fortified positions with minimal casualties on either side. After two months and 70 miles of such maneuvering, Sherman's path was blocked by imposing fortifications on Kennesaw Mountain, near Marietta, Georgia, and the Union general chose to change his tactics and ordered a large-scale frontal assault on June 27, 1864. Maj. Gen. James B. McPherson feinted against the northern end of Kennesaw Mountain, while his corps under Maj. Gen. John A. Logan assaulted Pigeon Hill on its southwest corner. At the same time, Maj. Gen. George H. Thomas launched strong attacks against Cheatham Hill at the center of the Confederate line. Both attacks were repulsed with heavy losses, but a demonstration by Maj. Gen. John M. Schofield achieved a strategic success by threatening the Confederate army's left flank, prompting yet another Confederate withdrawal toward Atlanta and the removal of General Johnston from command of the army."
Source: Wikipedia - Battle of Kennesaw Mountain

Foundry	Cyrus Alger & Co., Boston MA
Registry #	195
Foundry internal control #	837
Inspector	TJR
Weight	784 lbs
Year made	1861

Reference: Robinson's Battery - National Register of Surviving Civil War Artillery; Sites G - R



More information:
Wikipedia - Field artillery in the American Civil War
Wikipedia - Twelve-pound cannon

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?: American Civil war Parking location to view this Waymark: N 33° 56.190 W 084° 35.808 Cost?: 0.00 (listed in local currency) 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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