Spanish Cannon - Towson, MD
Posted by: 
bluesnote
N 39° 24.010 W 076° 36.342
18S E 361741 N 4362415
A cannon captured during the Spanish-American War at Manilla, Philippines is on display at the Baltimore County Courthouse in Towson, Maryland.
Waymark Code: WM177W4
Location: Maryland, United States
Date Posted: 12/31/2022
Views: 4
Photos taken on 30 December 2022. The sides say, "Captured at Manila, May 1, 1898. Received at Towson May 1, 1903 / "There is glory enough for all". Schley, July 3, 1898 / Donated by the U.S. Government through Wm Tyler Page."
What type of artillery is this?: Cannon
Where is this artillery located?: Government building
What military of the world used this device?: Spain
Date artillery was in use: 05/01/1898
Date artillery was placed on display: 07/03/1903
Cost?: 0.00 (listed in local currency)
Artillery is no longer operational: yes
Still may work: no
Are there any geocaches at this location?:
No
Parking location to view this Waymark: Not Listed
|
Visit Instructions:
Two pictures are required for this Waymark. Please take a close up picture of the artillery. Take a second with the artillery in the distance and capture as much of the surroundings as possible. Name the Waymark with first the name of the area and second what the artillery is. An example would be if it were a cannon in front of the Montgomery Armory you would name the Waymark: Montgomery Armory Cannon.