12 lb Rifled James Cannon - Ball's Bluff Battlefield - Leesburg, Viriginia
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BruceS
N 39° 07.917 W 077° 31.663
18S E 281513 N 4334462
Rifled cannon on display at Ball's Bluff Battlefield near Leesburg, Virginia.
Waymark Code: WMJGKF
Location: Virginia, United States
Date Posted: 11/16/2013
Views: 3
This cannon is representative of one of three cannons the Union's had at the Battle of Ball's Bluff. They had one 12 lb Rifled James cannons from the Battery B, 1st Rhode Island Light artillery. The cannon is near the cemetery near the location where a like cannon was positioned on the day of the battle.
What type of artillery is this?: Rifled cannon
Where is this artillery located?: Park
What military of the world used this device?: U.S. Army
Date artillery was in use: 10/21/1861
Artillery is no longer operational: yes
Still may work: no
Date artillery was placed on display: Not listed
Parking location to view this Waymark: Not Listed
Cost?: Not Listed
Are there any geocaches at this location?: Not listed
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