32 Pounder Naval Cannons - Raleigh, NC (LEGACY) - Static Artillery Displays on Waymarking.com

A plaque is affixed to the granite base of both cannons and it reads as follows:

32 Pounder Naval Cannon
taken in June 1861 when the Navy Yard at
Norfolk was abandoned by the United States
Banded and converted
at Richmond into a 6 inch rifle
Mounted at Fort Caswell North Carolina
Dismounted by exploding magazines
when the Confederates evacuated that Fort
in January 1865
Presented by U.S. War Department
1902

What type of artillery is this?: 32 Pounder Naval Cannons Where is this artillery located?: Government building What military of the world used this device?: U.S. Civil War Date artillery was in use: 06/01/1861 Date artillery was placed on display: 01/01/1902 Cost?: 0.00 (listed in local currency) Artillery is no longer operational: yes Still may work: no Parking location to view this Waymark: Not Listed Are there any geocaches at this location?: Not listed

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