Confederate 12-Pound Napoleon - Lee's Hill - Fredericksburg, VA
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stinger503
N 38° 17.092 W 077° 28.571
18S E 283425 N 4240322
12 Pounder overlooking Fredericksburg from Lee's Hill
Waymark Code: WMW74A
Location: Virginia, United States
Date Posted: 07/18/2017
Views: 2
This 12 Pound "Napoleon" artillery piece is located on Lee's Hill, just south of Fredericksburg, Virginia. Lee's Hill was the site of Robert E. Lee's Headquarters during the Battle of Fredericksburg on December 12-13, 1862.
The cannon, notably Confederate due to its straight muzzle, is the type that would have been used during the Battle of Fredericksburg. As a result of the battle, the Union lost over 12,654 men as casualties.
What type of artillery is this?: Confederate 12lb Napoleon
Where is this artillery located?: Monument grounds
What military of the world used this device?: Confederate Army
Date artillery was in use: 12/01/1862
Parking location to view this Waymark: N 38° 17.196 W 077° 28.506
Cost?: 0.00 (listed in local currency)
Artillery is no longer operational: yes
Still may work: no
Are there any geocaches at this location?:
Virtual Lee's Hill
Date artillery was placed on display: Not listed
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