Griffen 3-inch Ordnance Rifle - Glenwood Cemetery - Geneva, NY
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Example of a 3 inch ordnance rifle on display at the Veteran's Memorial in Glenwood Cemetery.
Waymark Code: WMYR44
Location: New York, United States
Date Posted: 07/15/2018
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This Civil War-era field cannon is on display as part of a Veterans Memorial built by Swift Post #94 of the GAR in 1909.
The piece was one of about 1,100 cast by the Phoenix Iron Works (initials P.I. Co. on the muzzle of the gun) of Phoenixville, PA.
The piece weighs 815 lbs, and was inspected by Army Inspector Stephen Carr Lyford (initials S.C.L. on the muzzle).
The cemetery is located 1000 Lochland Road, Geneva
What type of artillery is this?: Field cannon
Where is this artillery located?: Other
What military of the world used this device?: US Army, Argentine Army
Date artillery was in use: 01/01/1865
Date artillery was placed on display: 01/01/1909
Cost?: 0.00 (listed in local currency)
Artillery is no longer operational: yes
Still may work: no
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Parking location to view this Waymark: Not Listed
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