Eleven Inch Dahlgren - St. Joseph, MI
N 42° 06.545 W 086° 29.039
16T E 542662 N 4662016
This Eleven Inch Dahlgren Cannon was made in 1864 and put here in 1897 as a memorial to those who fought in the Civil War.
Waymark Code: WM36F0
Location: Michigan, United States
Date Posted: 02/18/2008
Views: 42
The historical marker reads:
"On July 5, 1897 with great pride and effort the A.W. Chapman Post of the Grand Army of the Republic dedicated this gun and grounds to the memories of those who fought in the Civil War in defense of the flag. This 11 inch bore Dahlgren was built in 1864 at Hinkley, Williams & Co., Boston, Massachusetts for service in the Civil War. Cast hollow and bored out on a lathe this gun has a finished weight of 15,890 lbs. Using 15 lbs. of gunpowder this smoothbore cannon can hurl a 130 lb. exploding shell or 200 lb. solid shot over 2 miles. Removed from the U.S.S. Marion in 1876 this cannon' previous service is uncertain."
What type of artillery is this?: Eleven Inch Dahlgren Smoothbore Cannon
Where is this artillery located?: Park
What military of the world used this device?: U.S. Navy
Date artillery was in use: 12/31/1864
Date artillery was placed on display: 07/05/1897
Artillery is no longer operational: no
Still may work: yes
Are there any geocaches at this location?:
These caches are within 1/4 mile.
GC16QMK Fort Miami
GCYZ8D Pioneer's Watch
Parking location to view this Waymark: Not Listed
Cost?: Not Listed
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