30-pound rifled-barrel Parrott Gun -- Corinth MS
N 34° 56.032 W 088° 31.319
16S E 360999 N 3866766
A 30-pound Parrott Gun with a rifled barrel is on display outside of the Corinth Crossroads History Museum in the once hotly-contested city of Corinth MS
Waymark Code: WMNW1A
Location: Mississippi, United States
Date Posted: 05/09/2015
Views: 2
A 30-pound Parrott Gun from 1862, similar to those in use against the Confederates at nearby Battery Robinett during the Civil War Battle of Corinth, stands outside of the Crossroads Museum in downtown Corinth.
What type of artillery is this?: 30 pound Parrott Rifle
Where is this artillery located?: Other
What military of the world used this device?: US Army and Confederate Army
Date artillery was in use: 01/01/1862
Cost?: 0.00 (listed in local currency)
Artillery is no longer operational: yes
Still may work: no
Are there any geocaches at this location?:
Virtual geocache
Date artillery was placed on display: Not listed
Parking location to view this Waymark: Not Listed
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