US Military-1861 3-inch Ordinance Rifle - Lonoke AR
N 34° 47.121 W 091° 53.939
15S E 600733 N 3849791
This US Military-1861 Three-inch Ordnance Rifle is on display on the South side of the Lonoke County courthouse in downtown Lonoke AR
Waymark Code: WMNJNT
Location: Arkansas, United States
Date Posted: 03/24/2015
Views: 2
A US military three-inch ordnance rifle and an explanatory sign are on display on the south side of the Lonoke County courthouse grounds, near the Confederate memorial. This is the kind of gun that was used here in Arkansas during the several battles of the American Civil War that occurred in this region.
What type of artillery is this?: US military three-inch ordnance rifle
Where is this artillery located?: Government building
What military of the world used this device?: United States and Confederate states Army's
Date artillery was in use: 01/01/1861
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 is a virtual cache at this location
Date artillery was placed on display: Not listed
Parking location to view this Waymark: Not Listed
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