Field Artillery Piece #1 - Fort Niagara State Park - Youngstown, NY
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jiggs11
N 43° 15.863 W 079° 03.213
17T E 657971 N 4792014
A US Army 9-Pounder artillery piece on display on the left side of the north entrance sign to Fort Niagara State Park.
Waymark Code: WMQ2R8
Location: New York, United States
Date Posted: 12/07/2015
Views: 2
A well-preserved late-19th century US Army field artillery 9 pounder located at the left of the entrance sign to Fort Niagara State Park. It's mate is located just to the right of the sign.
What type of artillery is this?: Field Artillery
Where is this artillery located?: Park
What military of the world used this device?: US Army
Date artillery was in use: 01/01/1890
Date artillery was placed on display: 01/01/1994
Cost?: 0.00 (listed in local currency)
Artillery is no longer operational: yes
Still may work: no
Are there any geocaches at this location?:
No.
Parking location to view this Waymark: Not Listed
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