Cannon Bought in France --- Edenton NC
N 36° 03.396 W 076° 36.499
18S E 355143 N 3991422
Located on E. Water St. between Court St. and Colonial Ave in Edenton
in Chowan, NC, US
Waymark Code: WM83K0
Location: North Carolina, United States
Date Posted: 01/21/2010
Views: 5
Bought in France for N.C. by Robt. Smith & Thos. Benbury agents for Governor Caswell. Brought to Edenton by Capt. Boritz on "The Holy Heart of Jesus" in 1778. Mounted on this spot 1861. Spiked and trunnions broken off by Federal Fleet 1862. Remounted 1928
What type of artillery is this?: Cannons
Where is this artillery located?: Park
What military of the world used this device?: Governor Caswell
Date artillery was in use: 01/01/1862
Date artillery was placed on display: 01/01/1928
Cost?: 0.00 (listed in local currency)
Artillery is no longer operational: yes
Still may work: no
Are there any geocaches at this location?:
No, but less then a half a mile is two different geocaches which we located.
Parking location to view this Waymark: Not Listed
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