U.S. M114A2 155 mm Howitzer, Williamsville, IL
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N 39° 57.250 W 089° 32.882
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A 155 mm Howitzer on display in Willimsville, IL
Waymark Code: WM1DG8
Location: Illinois, United States
Date Posted: 04/12/2007
Views: 70
This gun is a U.S. M114A2 155 mm Howitzer on display in a small sqaure in the center of Willimasville, IL. The gun was built in 1955 and was used through the Vietnam War. It could fire four rounds per minute and its range was about 9 miles.
It was built in the Rock Island Arsenal near Moline, IL at a cost of $86,869.00.
Parking is obvious when close to the display.
What type of artillery is this?: Howitzer
Where is this artillery located?: Park
What military of the world used this device?: U.S. through the Vietnam War
Date artillery was in use: 01/01/1955
Cost?: 86869.00 (listed in local currency)
Artillery is no longer operational: yes
Still may work: no
Are there any geocaches at this location?:
Closest is "Water My Flowers", GCJVNM, about 0.2 miles away
Date artillery was placed on display: Not listed
Parking location to view this Waymark: Not Listed
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