Lafayette Cannon - Washington Crossing, PA
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bluesnote
N 40° 17.745 W 074° 52.320
18T E 510878 N 4460590
One of two cannons inside the Washington Crossing Historic Park visitors center in Washington Crossing, Pennsylvania.
Waymark Code: WM14XBF
Location: Pennsylvania, United States
Date Posted: 09/06/2021
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The sign says, "A gift from Lafayette to the continental army, it was used during the battle of Yorktown in 1781 and after the war was fired again to salute him when he visited Harrisburg in 1824"
What type of artillery is this?: Cannon
Where is this artillery located?: Park
What military of the world used this device?: US Military
Cost?: 0.00 (listed in local currency)
Artillery is no longer operational: yes
Still may work: yes
Are there any geocaches at this location?:
No
Date artillery was in use: Not listed
Date artillery was placed on display: Not listed
Parking location to view this Waymark: Not Listed
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