
3 Inch Ordnance Rifle - Gallatin, Missouri
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BruceS
N 39° 54.910 W 093° 57.708
15S E 417798 N 4418784
Civil War era cannon displayed as part of a veterans memorial on the grounds of the Daviess County Courthouse in Gallatin, Missouri.
Waymark Code: WM5CXZ
Location: Missouri, United States
Date Posted: 12/20/2008
Views: 19
The cannon is a 3 inch ordnance rifle forged in 1862 by the Phoenix Iron Company, Phoenixville, Pennsylvania. The cannon is registration number 321 and weighs 816 pounds. It was used the Union Army during the Civil War.
What type of artillery is this?: Rifled Cannon
 Where is this artillery located?: Government building
 What military of the world used this device?: Union Army
 Date artillery was in use: 01/01/1862
 Date artillery was placed on display: 01/01/2004
 Artillery is no longer operational: yes
 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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