Hessian Field Piece - Montpelier, Vermont
Posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member Vermontish
N 44° 15.738 W 072° 34.837
18T E 693116 N 4903853
In the State House portico
Waymark Code: WM6KX1
Location: Vermont, United States
Date Posted: 06/17/2009
Published By:Groundspeak Regular Member PTCrazy
Views: 8

Field piece captured from Lieutenant Colonel Friedrich Baum's Hessian mercenaries at the Battle of Bennington. A fancy inscription on the top of the barrel says: "Taken from the Germans at Bennington Aug 16 1777"
Where is this artillery located?: Government building

What military of the world used this device?: Hessian Mercenaries

Date artillery was in use: 08/16/1777

Artillery is no longer operational: yes

What type of artillery is this?: Not listed

Date artillery was placed on display: Not listed

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Cost?: Not Listed

Still may work: Not Listed

Are there any geocaches at this location?: Not listed

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