Palo Alto Battlefield Cannon - Brownsville TX
Posted by: 
PeterNoG
N 26° 01.012 W 097° 28.751
14R E 652189 N 2878437
This Static Artillery Display is in front of the Palo Alto Battlefield National Historical Park Visitor Center on Peredes Line Road (FM 1847) just north of FM 511 on the north side of Brownsville, Texas.
Waymark Code: WMKXJX
Location: Texas, United States
Date Posted: 06/09/2014
Views: 7
This replica six-pound cannon (by Steen Cannons (
visit link) ) is typical of the artillery that was used by the U.S.Army during the U.S.-Mexican War and during the first battle of the war here at the Palo Alto Battlefield on May 8, 1846.
What type of artillery is this?: 6 pound cannon
Where is this artillery located?: Military Grounds
What military of the world used this device?: U.S.Army during the U.S.-Mexican War
Date artillery was in use: 05/08/1846
Cost?: 0.00 (listed in local currency)
Artillery is no longer operational: yes
Still may work: yes
Are there any geocaches at this location?:
Gone For Soldiers (Virtual Cache) http://coord.info/GCC88D
Date artillery was placed on display: Not listed
Parking location to view this Waymark: Not Listed
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Visit Instructions:
Two pictures are required for this Waymark. Please take a close up picture of the artillery. Take a second with the artillery in the distance and capture as much of the surroundings as possible. Name the Waymark with first the name of the area and second what the artillery is. An example would be if it were a cannon in front of the Montgomery Armory you would name the Waymark: Montgomery Armory Cannon.