Old Brickell Cannon - Greenville NC
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ECPirates
N 35° 36.950 W 077° 22.322
18S E 285162 N 3943930
Cannon located in Town Commons Park.
Waymark Code: WM52V4
Location: North Carolina, United States
Date Posted: 11/02/2008
Views: 21
One of the cannons with which Pitt County resident Joseph Brickell armed his trading vessels about 1797 for defense against the French encroachments on American Commerce.
Placed in 1976 at the Greenville Town Common.
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What type of artillery is this?: Cannon
Where is this artillery located?: Park
What military of the world used this device?: Tradesman
Parking location to view this Waymark: N 35° 36.950 W 077° 22.322
Artillery is no longer operational: yes
Are there any geocaches at this location?:
yes, nearby
Date artillery was in use: Not listed
Date artillery was placed on display: Not listed
Cost?: Not Listed
Still may work: Not Listed
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