Jerseyville, Illinois Court House Cannon display.
N 39° 07.145 W 090° 19.727
15S E 730934 N 4333389
Nice old cannons on guard at Jerseyville, Illinois.
Waymark Code: WM778V
Location: Illinois, United States
Date Posted: 09/13/2009
Views: 4
We ran across theses two identical cannons in Jerseyville, Illinois. They are in front of the Court House standing vigil.
I'm not sure of their caliber or when they were made. All I know is that they are old and have been around awhile. The next time I'm visiting the area, I will recheck to find out more on them.
What type of artillery is this?: They were fixed guns.
Where is this artillery located?: Government building
What military of the world used this device?: U S Military.
Artillery is no longer operational: yes
Are there any geocaches at this location?:
None
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
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