Brass Cannon - Prophetstown, IL
N 41° 40.134 W 089° 56.207
16T E 255513 N 4617183
This cannon is located at the Veterans Memorial in downtown Prophetstown, IL
Waymark Code: WMYKW
Location: Illinois, United States
Date Posted: 11/13/2006
Views: 37
Quoted from the plaque:
This Cannon was built at the Washington Ship Yard in 1875. It is a 3 inch Naval Gun and it was reworked in 1893. It is #1 in its series. In 1922, then Mayor George S. Brydia was able to have this cannon brought to Prophetstown. It was completely restored in 2004.
What type of artillery is this?: 3 inch naval gun
Where is this artillery located?: Monument grounds
What military of the world used this device?: United States Navy
Date artillery was placed on display: 01/01/2004
Parking location to view this Waymark: N 41° 40.134 W 089° 56.210
Artillery is no longer operational: yes
Still may work: no
Are there any geocaches at this location?:
Closest is 8 miles away.
Date artillery was in use: Not listed
Cost?: Not Listed
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