Welhausen Park - Shiner, Tx
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WalksfarTX
N 29° 25.925 W 097° 10.432
14R E 677135 N 3257245
A M-115 203mm Howitzer from World War II
Waymark Code: WMRYDT
Location: Texas, United States
Date Posted: 08/22/2016
Views: 7
In 1942 the City of Shiner donated its WWI Cannon to the Scrap Iron Drive for WWII. In 1976 as part of the Bi-Centennial celebration the US Government donated to the city this piece of artillery.
There is a marble monument in front of the artillery but it does not give any information on this piece of equipment.
What type of artillery is this?: A M-115 203mm Howitzer
Where is this artillery located?: Park
What military of the world used this device?: United States Army
Date artillery was placed on display: 07/04/1976
Cost?: 0.00 (listed in local currency)
Artillery is no longer operational: yes
Are there any geocaches at this location?:
GC49G4T
Date artillery was in use: Not listed
Parking location to view this Waymark: Not Listed
Still may work: Not Listed
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