Smooth Bore Cannon - Mt. Vernon, IL
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member YoSam.
N 38° 19.053 W 088° 54.205
16S E 333601 N 4242762
Was this a filed piece, of a ships cannon, or maybe even guarding a small fort
Waymark Code: WMKVQ0
Location: Illinois, United States
Date Posted: 06/01/2014
Published By:Groundspeak Regular Member PTCrazy
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County of display: Jefferson County
Location of display: Main St. (IL 5) & S. 10th St. (IL 37), courthouse lawn veterans memorial, Mt. Vernon

The shape and design, I am going with Columbiad Smooth Bore. Although I have not found any reference to one this small.

Most comprehensive paper I have seen on the subject NPS

This is the closest in design I found, but my find is much smaller WM3BGZ

What type of artillery is this?: Smooth Bore Cannon

Where is this artillery located?: Government building

What military of the world used this device?: US Union Army

Artillery is no longer operational: yes

Still may work: no

Are there any geocaches at this location?:
GCZNPG one ten of a mile SW

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
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