10" Columbiad Rifle #1 - Brewton, AL
N 31° 06.369 W 087° 04.283
16R E 493192 N 3441368
One of two Columbiad rifles located on the lawn of the Escambia County Courthouse in Brewton, AL
Waymark Code: WM9KQZ
Location: Alabama, United States
Date Posted: 08/30/2010
Views: 9
10" Columbiad Rifle mounted on stone pillar on the south lawn of the Escambia County Courthouse in Brewton, AL. According to the cast date on the muzzle this is not a Civil War cannon.
What type of artillery is this?: Rifled Cannon
Where is this artillery located?: Government building
What military of the world used this device?: USA
Artillery is no longer operational: no
Still may work: no
Date artillery was in use: Not listed
Date artillery was placed on display: Not listed
Parking location to view this Waymark: Not Listed
Cost?: Not Listed
Are there any geocaches at this location?: Not listed
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