Model 1835 - 6 Pounder - Kirksville, MO - Static Artillery Displays on Waymarking.com

County of cannon: Adair County
Location of cannon: US 63, Rotary Park, Kirksville
Cannon manufactured by: N. P. Ames Founder, Springfield, Mass.
Cannon made: 1839
Cannon installed by: MacDougall-Lowe Post No. 20, American Legion
Date cannon installed: 1935

Marker text:

THIS CANNON
Made for use in the Civil War
is the type used in the
Battle of Kirksville in 1862
Dedicated to the memory of
Corporal Dix Post No. 22, G. A. R.
1882 --- 1934

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"In June 1862, the Civil War Battle of Kirksville involved about 1,000 soldiers; with approximately 500 Union soldiers and 500 Confederate troops taking part.

"It is unclear how many men were killed during three hours of fighting. Reports vary anywhere from five to 28 Union soldiers, and to between 35 and 100 Confederate soldiers. An unknown number of Confederate soldiers were executed following the battle.

"The battle was seen as a victory for the Union; a marker in Forest Llewellyn Cemetery (four blocks west of Kirksville's square) was erected on the spot of a mass grave where local residents buried executed Confederates." ~ Visit Missouri

What type of artillery is this?: Model 1835 Ames 6 pounder field artillery Where is this artillery located?: Park What military of the world used this device?: Union Army Date artillery was in use: 01/01/1839 Date artillery was placed on display: 01/01/1935 Artillery is no longer operational: yes Still may work: no Are there any geocaches at this location?: a couple within a half mile Parking location to view this Waymark: Not Listed Cost?: Not Listed

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