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 Court House Cannon - Fairfax, VirginiaPosted by:  flyingmoose
N 38° 50.773 W 077° 18.412
18S E 299800 N 4302240
Located in front of the old courthouse, this cannon resides next to a stone monument and another cannon to the south
Waymark Code: WM12RPC
Location: Virginia, United States
Date Posted: 07/08/2020
Views: 1
The old courthouse in Fairfax county was the center of many events over time to include the civil war. The Confederate battle flag was even designed and approved nearby as well as the site of the first Confederate soldier to die. There is no data on the cannon so it may be a reproduction just for display or on loan from some organization or person.
Where is this artillery located?: Government building
What military of the world used this device?: Confederate
Are there any geocaches at this location?:
There are a few geoaches within walking distance.
What type of artillery is this?: Not listed
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
Artillery is no longer operational: Not Listed
Still may work: Not Listed
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