San Gabriel Mission Cannon - San Gabriel, CA
N 34° 05.822 W 118° 06.407
11S E 397904 N 3773467
This cannon was part of the arsenal used to guard the Mission San Gabriel Archangel in San Gabriel, CA during the early 1800s.
Waymark Code: WM91D1
Location: California, United States
Date Posted: 06/13/2010
Views: 8
The information sign at the cannon reads:
“ An old cannon that belonged to the mission arsenal for protection was forgotten after the Mexican War in 1847, rediscovered in a nearby river bed after a flood in 1914, displayed in the San Gabriel Mission Gardens, rebuilt in 2008-2009 by blacksmith and historian Klaus Duebbert, and was rededicated on Saturday, Feb 7, 2009 at 11:15a.m. It’s said the cannon was probably only used for ceremonies since it was found in 1914, and hasn’t been fired since the San Gabriel Mission 200th Birthday Fiesta ceremonial firing in September 1971. Native sons of the Golden West Ramona Parlor’s Ramona Museum of California History in San Gabriel and San Gabriel Mission co-funded the restoration of the cannon and adding a roof on Feb. 7, 2009.”
What type of artillery is this?: Cannon
Where is this artillery located?: Other
What military of the world used this device?: Mexico
Date artillery was in use: 01/01/1805
Date artillery was placed on display: 02/07/2009
Cost?: 5.00 (listed in local currency)
Artillery is no longer operational: yes
Still may work: yes
Are there any geocaches at this location?:
No
Parking location to view this Waymark: Not Listed
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