Plymouth Community Veterans Memorial Park's Cannon
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Jagman714
N 42° 22.389 W 083° 28.061
17T E 296824 N 4694157
This Cannon is located in Plymouth Community Veterans Memorial Park.
Waymark Code: WM107D
Location: Michigan, United States
Date Posted: 11/29/2006
Views: 55
Plymouth's Second Veterans Memorial - The Cannon:
The acquisition of the cannon was arranged by Oliver Showers, one of Plymouth's last surviving Civil War veterans at the time. The cannon was originally located in the corner of Kellogg Park pointing at the Main-Penniman intersection. In 1967, it was relocated to its present location in the park at Starkweather and Farmer.
(Surplus WWI or Spanish American War? When and How Acquired?)
During World War II, one of several bond-sale rallies was held in Kellogg Park. During the rally, a number of items including war souvenirs were auctioned off to the bidder pledging the largest purchase of war bonds. The cannon was included in the items auctioned off, and the City of Plymouth bid the highest purchase of bonds and was awarded the cannon. Mr. Freeman Hover, a Plymouth High graduate who reported this event, wrote in the Plymouth Mail in September, 1956:
"There was some talk that it would be carted off and used in one of the "scrap drives", but it never was melted down. How much the City paid for the cannon in bonds I don't recall, but I do know there are a lot of people who are glad it was left in the park"
What type of artillery is this?: Cannon
Where is this artillery located?: Monument grounds
What military of the world used this device?: U.S. Army
Artillery is no longer operational: yes
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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