12 Pounder Napoleon Cannon (east) ~ Chickamauga National Battlefield - Static Artillery Displays on Waymarking.com

This 12 Pounder Napoleon Cannon was used at the Battle of Chickamauga on September 19-20, 1863 in Chickamauga Georgia. It was part of Havis’ Georgia Battery which consisted of 2 Napoleons and 1 James Rifle. This battle was the last major Confederate victory of the US Civil war.

A nearby plaque describes the actions on Havis’ Georgia Battery during the Battle of Chickamauga fought September 19–20, 1863. Havis’ Georgia Battery was commanded by Captain Minor W. Havis and consisted 2 Napoleons and 1 James Rifle. The lettering on the plaque is red indicating that Havis’ Georgia Battery was a Confederate battery. This plaque describes the action from noon until about 5:00 pm on September 20, 1863.

 

Havis’ Georgia Battery
	2 Napoleons, 1 James Rifle
	Robertson’s Reserve
September 20, 1863.
	Capt. M. W. Havis, Commanding
	1st Lieut. James R. Duncan
	1st Lieut. Hamblin R. Felder
	2d Lieut. C. H. Smith
	2d Lieut. James R. Rice
This battery was not engaged on the 19th. Soon after noon on the 20th it came into position on this ground and opened fire on the enemy then falling back on Snodgrass Hill. About 5:00 PM the battery took position on the left of Major Williams’ Battalion, in front of and west of this ground, and opened fire on the enemy's line east of the Kelly Field, taking it in reverse, and continued to fire till his line at that point was abandoned and the Confederate Infantry line intervene. Casualties: Men Killed 1, Men Wounded 1, Horses Killed 1, Horses Wounded 1.

What type of artillery is this?: 12 Pounder Napoleon Where is this artillery located?: Park What military of the world used this device?: US Civil War Cost?: 0.00 (listed in local currency) Date artillery was in use: Not listed Date artillery was placed on display: Not listed Parking location to view this Waymark: Not Listed Artillery is no longer operational: Not Listed Still may work: Not Listed Are there any geocaches at this location?: Not listed

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