Battle of Corydon Canon - Corydon, Indiana
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N 38° 11.976 W 086° 07.764
16S E 576229 N 4228319
Canon display located at Battle of Corydon Memorial Park. The Battle of Corydon was the only official Civil War battle in Indiana, and the battle site is the only one north of the Ohio River.
Waymark Code: WM3FMP
Location: Indiana, United States
Date Posted: 03/30/2008
Views: 14
Commemorating the only Civil War battle fought on Indiana soil, which took place on July 9, 1863. In hopes reinforcements would arrive and stop Confederate General John Hunt Morgan's march through Southern Indiana, 450 members of the Harrison County Home Guard attempted to delay Morgan's 2,400 Confederate soldiers. The park is open weekly from 8:00 a.m. to dusk.
What type of artillery is this?: Cannon
Where is this artillery located?: Monument grounds
What military of the world used this device?: Civil War
Artillery is no longer operational: yes
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
Still may work: Not Listed
Are there any geocaches at this location?: Not listed
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