Spanish Cannon in Forest Park - St. Louis, MO
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member YoSam.
N 38° 38.676 W 090° 16.785
15S E 736744 N 4280849
This Spanish cannon is mounted in front of the Confederate Monument, why?
Waymark Code: WMMWTG
Location: Missouri, United States
Date Posted: 11/16/2014
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member bluesnote
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County of cannon: St. Louis Independent City
Location of cannon: Confederate Drive, Confederate Monument, Forest Park, St. Louis
An inscription in Spanish reveals the gun was forged in 1783
Made for The Examinador and escribed on the end of the turret, saying this cannon may have once sailed the seas on that Spanish galleon.

I found this about the cannon, which is a local "mystery".
"The 1914 memorial is just east of the visitor center and near the Spanish Cannon “Examinador,” which was given to the city by the U.S. War Department. The cannon was supposed to be on display for a 1900 visit by Adm. George Dewey, but the city didn’t have money to construct a foundation. The cannon spent the Dewey festivities in the park’s police horse barn.

"Although it was quietly installed in 1901, it wasn’t until another Forest Park Forever volunteer, Fred Ruhrwien, researched the cannon that a marker was added to explain the copper weapon’s background." ~ St. Louis Post-Dispatch, Jane Henderson, August 24, 2014

What type of artillery is this?: Ships cannon

Where is this artillery located?: Park

What military of the world used this device?: Spain, and possibly US Confederate States

Date artillery was placed on display: 01/01/1901

Cost?: 0.00 (listed in local currency)

Artillery is no longer operational: yes

Still may work: no

Are there any geocaches at this location?:
There are 20 within a half miles, and this one, 96 feet from the cannon (GC5C3K8)

Date artillery was in use: Not listed

Parking location to view this Waymark: Not Listed
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