Mount Aetna Cannon - Hagerstown, MD
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jiggs11
N 39° 38.402 W 077° 43.852
18S E 265657 N 4391369
Recovered cannon cast by the Mt Aetna foundry in 1776, and discarded for over 200 years.
Waymark Code: WMRR3D
Location: Maryland, United States
Date Posted: 07/27/2016
Views: 10
Discarded cannon, cast in 1776 by the Mt Aetna Foundry, lay buried for over 200 years just east of Hagerstown.
The accompanying marker states that the cannon was one of several of a contract awarded to cast cannon for the Continental Army. This piece still has its muzzle end attached. This would have been done once the center core had been confirmed in place. However, the center core shifted during casting, rendering the cannon unusable.
It was discarded about a mile west of here and lay buried until discovery about 40 years ago.
What type of artillery is this?: Field Artillery
Where is this artillery located?: Park
What military of the world used this device?: Continental Army of the United States
Date artillery was in use: 07/04/1776
Date artillery was placed on display: 01/01/1979
Cost?: 0.00 (listed in local currency)
Artillery is no longer operational: yes
Still may work: no
Are there any geocaches at this location?:
GC5KMBT CPG Hager House and Museum
Parking location to view this Waymark: Not Listed
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