Civil War Era 12 Pound Howitzer -- Tannehill Ironworks State Park, McCalla AL
N 33° 15.021 W 087° 04.178
16S E 493513 N 3679044
A replica of a 12 pound Howitzer from the Civil War on display at Tannehill Ironworks State Park
Waymark Code: WMWF4E
Location: Alabama, United States
Date Posted: 08/26/2017
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Two field guns of the types made by the Tannehill Ironworks for the Confederate Army during the Civil war (until the works were destroyed by the Union Army in March 1865) on display near the park convenience store at Tannehill Ironworks State Park.
The waymarked gun is the 12 pound Howitzer, the shorter of the two, on the left.
The guns is mounted on small rock cairn and has a metal plate welded to its top that reads:
"TANNEHILL ORDINANCE 1856
Bicentennial Run 1976"
What type of artillery is this?: 12 Pound Howitzer
Where is this artillery located?: Park
What military of the world used this device?: US Army and Confederate Army
Date artillery was in use: 04/12/1861
Cost?: 5.00 (listed in local currency)
Artillery is no longer operational: yes
Still may work: no
Date artillery was placed on display: Not listed
Parking location to view this Waymark: Not Listed
Are there any geocaches at this location?: Not listed
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