Civil War Cannon - Nisky Hill Cemetery - Bethlehem, PA
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jiggs11
N 40° 37.045 W 075° 22.500
18T E 468280 N 4496355
Large-bore cannon protecting the graves of Civil War Veterans in Nisky Hill Cemetery.
Waymark Code: WM1087E
Location: Pennsylvania, United States
Date Posted: 03/19/2019
Views: 4
Civil War-era cannon erected by the Grand Army of the Republic located in the sprawling Nisky Hill Cemetery.
Muzzle markings are very badly painted/corroded so my information is sketchy at best. The gun was manufactured in 1862, and bears serial number 3537. The initials "EGR" are also visible. I'm assuming those are the inspector's initials.
The trunnions are smooth/covered over.
What type of artillery is this?: Field cannon
Where is this artillery located?: Other
What military of the world used this device?: Union Army
Date artillery was in use: 01/01/1862
Cost?: 0.00 (listed in local currency)
Artillery is no longer operational: no
Still may work: no
Are there any geocaches at this location?:
No.
Date artillery was placed on display: Not listed
Parking location to view this Waymark: Not Listed
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