Battery D Cannon #2 - Gettysburg, PA
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member ChapterhouseInc
N 39° 47.842 W 077° 14.569
18S E 307980 N 4407673
One of two cannons on display at the Battery D, 1st New York Artillery Monument in Gettysburg National Military Park.
Waymark Code: WMNPMQ
Location: Pennsylvania, United States
Date Posted: 04/14/2015
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member bluesnote
Views: 3

Math Teacher has a great writeup of the other cannon at this monument, as well as others in the park. Here is a link to the companion cannon here:
(visit link)
It is presumed this is the same model cannon.
12-Pounder Bronze Napoleon, Model of 1857, No. 72 (Alger)
What type of artillery is this?: 12-Pounder Bronze Napoleon, Model of 1857, No. 72 (Alger)

Where is this artillery located?: Park

What military of the world used this device?: US

Date artillery was in use: 07/04/1864

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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