M1841 6pounder field gun - Winterset, Ia.
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N 41° 20.090 W 094° 00.706
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This M1841 6pounder field gun, one of 4 in the display, is located in Monument Park - N 2nd Street and E Court Avenue in Winterset Iowa.
Waymark Code: WM7DC1
Location: Iowa, United States
Date Posted: 10/08/2009
Views: 6
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This monument was erected in 1867. Four cannons were added in 1878. It is a 14 foot marble monument on a 5 foot limestone base. The cannons are 6 pounder bronze field guns, M1841, painted black. Two were made at Ames Manufacturing Co. - one in 1855 and one in 1861. Another was cast at Cyrus Alger & Co. in 1861 - the forth is from William D. Marshall & Co., cast in 1862. The cannons and carriages are in excellent condition. Monument Park is one block east of the town Square in Winterset.
What type of artillery is this?: M1841 6pounder field gun
Where is this artillery located?: Park
What military of the world used this device?: U.S. Army
Date artillery was in use: 01/01/1865
Date artillery was placed on display: 01/01/1878
Cost?: 0.00 (listed in local currency)
Artillery is no longer operational: yes
Are there any geocaches at this location?:
none
Parking location to view this Waymark: Not Listed
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