Confederate Parrott Rifle - Lee's Hill - Fredericksburg, VA
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stinger503
N 38° 17.091 W 077° 28.571
18S E 283424 N 4240321
Parrott Rifle on display at Lee's Hill
Waymark Code: WMW74B
Location: Virginia, United States
Date Posted: 07/18/2017
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This Parrott Rifle artillery cannon is located on Lee's Hill, south of Fredericksburg, Virginia. The hill was used as General Robert E. Lee's Headquarters during the Battle of Fredericksburg in 1862.
The Parrott Rifle is one of several that would have been used by the Confederate forces during the battle.
What type of artillery is this?: Confederate Parrott Rifle
Where is this artillery located?: Monument grounds
What military of the world used this device?: Confederate Army
Date artillery was in use: 01/01/1864
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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