World War 1 era mortar - Memorial Park Cemetery, Indianapolis, IN - Static Artillery Displays on Waymarking.com

This is a World War 1 era, trench mortar, located at the Legion Hill section, of the Memorial Park Cemetery, next to Washington Street, on the east side of Indianapolis, IN.

There are 2 larger guns and 2 mortars, located in the Legion Hill section.

Memorial Park Cemetery is located on the east side of Indianapolis, on the north side of US 40, locally known as East Washington Street.

According to Find A Grave (visit link) there are currently, approximately 28000 interments, in this large cemetery. There is section of the cemetery called Legion Hill, that honors fallen veterans. There are 2 larger guns and 2 mortars, located in the Legion Hill area.

9350 East Washington Street
Indianapolis
Marion County
Indiana USA
Postal Code: 46229
Phone: 317-898-4462
Website (visit link)

What type of artillery is this?: Mortar Where is this artillery located?: Other What military of the world used this device?: USA Date artillery was in use: 01/01/1918 Artillery is no longer operational: yes Still may work: no 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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