Frontier Army Museum Cannon -- Fort Leavenworth KS - Static Artillery Displays on Waymarking.com

The M1819 siege and garrison gun on the left was made in the West Point Foundry in 1826.

The M1819 siege and garrison gun on the right was forged by McClurg wade & Co Fort Pitt Foundry in 1838.

Both were in storage from 18459 at the Fort Leavenworth Arsenal until they were emplaced at Fort Sully (a battery by the present Fort Leavenworth National Cemetery).

After the Civil War they went back into storage at the Fort Leavenworth Arsenal. They remained there until being placed on permament static display outside of the Frontier Army Museum.

From Travel Kansas website: (visit link)

"When visitors arrive at the entrance to Fort Leavenworth, it typically takes about 5 minutes to get a visitor's pass. The army requires photo ID, car registration and proof of insurance. They will inform you of any restrictions to where you may go on the Fort. Only US residents are permitted to tour Fort Leavenworth."

What type of artillery is this?: M1819 siege and garrison guns Where is this artillery located?: Military Grounds What military of the world used this device?: United States Date artillery was in use: 04/13/1861 Cost?: 0.00 (listed in local currency) Artillery is no longer operational: yes Still may work: no Are there any geocaches at this location?: no Date artillery was placed on display: Not listed Parking location to view this Waymark: Not Listed

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