Veteran's Memorial Field Gun -- Johnson City TX
N 30° 16.704 W 098° 24.710
14R E 556568 N 3349781
A WWII or Vietnam-era Army Field Gun with a plaque dedicating it to all Blanco County Veterans stands at the NW corner of the Blanco County Courthouse grounds
Waymark Code: WMQRHB
Location: Texas, United States
Date Posted: 03/23/2016
Views: 5
An Army Field Gun on static display at the northwest corner of the Blanco County Courthouse in Johnson City TX is placed in honor of local veterans.
A small plaque in front of the howitzer reads as follows:
"IN HONOR OF ALL BLANCO COUNTY VETERANS"
What type of artillery is this?: Howitzer
Where is this artillery located?: Government building
What military of the world used this device?: US Army
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
Date artillery was in use: Not listed
Date artillery was placed on display: Not listed
Parking location to view this Waymark: Not Listed
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