German 150mm Howitzer - Corydon, IN
N 38° 12.710 W 086° 07.565
16S E 576507 N 4229679
WWI German Howitzer at the Harrison County Courthouse
Waymark Code: WMVKG7
Location: Indiana, United States
Date Posted: 04/29/2017
Views: 3
This large howitzer is from the German side of World War I. It sits at the Harrison County Courthouse in Corydon, IN near Capitol Ave.
According to the sign, the howitzer was made in Essen, Germany in 1917. It could fire a 93 pound 5 1/2 miles. This actual piece was captured by the American forced on the western front in 1918.
What type of artillery is this?: Howitzer
Where is this artillery located?: Government building
What military of the world used this device?: German
Date artillery was in use: 01/01/1917
Date artillery was placed on display: 05/12/1926
Parking location to view this Waymark: N 38° 12.702 W 086° 07.584
Cost?: 0.00 (listed in local currency)
Artillery is no longer operational: yes
Still may work: no
Are there any geocaches at this location?:
7 within a quarter mile from the location (including a virtual - GCJ77G)
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