Field Cannon (NE) - Clay County Courthouse - Brazil, IN
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The Snowdog
N 39° 31.491 W 087° 07.156
16S E 489748 N 4375029
One of two Civil War era field cannons - at the Clay County Courthouse, Brazil, Indiana.
Waymark Code: WM1893D
Location: Indiana, United States
Date Posted: 06/21/2023
Views: 0
The entrance on the north side of the Clay County Courthouse is flanked by two Civil War era field cannons. This cannon is on the northeast corner of the courthouse square. A plaque at the base of the cannon reads:
THESE CIVIL WAR CANNONS
WERE REEDICATED AFTER
RESTORATION BY THE
AMERICAN LEGION POST #2
BRAZIL, INDIANA
ON MAY 30TH 1998 BY
COMMANDER THOMAS W. OWEN
What type of artillery is this?: Field Cannon
Where is this artillery located?: Government building
What military of the world used this device?: US Army
Date artillery was in use: 01/01/1865
Date artillery was placed on display: 05/30/1999
Parking location to view this Waymark: N 39° 31.493 W 087° 07.140
Cost?: 0.00 (listed in local currency)
Artillery is no longer operational: no
Still may work: no
Are there any geocaches at this location?: Not listed
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