Siege Cannon - Winchester National Cemetery - Winchester, VA
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jiggs11
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Civil War-era artillery pieces used as a marker for Winchester National Cemetery.
Waymark Code: WMRXT9
Location: Virginia, United States
Date Posted: 08/19/2016
Views: 2
What looks like a 12-pounder cannon that has been plugged and vertically sunk for use as a memorial marker for Winchester National Cemetery.
The gun has had a wrought iron marker attached to its base.
Marker reads:
UNITED STATES
NATIONAL MILITARY CEMETERY
WINCHESTER
Established April 9th, 1866
Internments 4440.
Known 2098
Unknown 2342
The guns flank the main road/walkway through the cemetery.
What type of artillery is this?: Field Cannon
Where is this artillery located?: Monument grounds
What military of the world used this device?: Union Army - US Civil War
Date artillery was in use: 01/01/1865
Date artillery was placed on display: 04/09/1866
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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Visit Instructions:
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