Parrott Rifle G.A.R./Island Park, Eaton Rapids, MI, U.S.A.
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N 42° 30.701 W 084° 39.260
16T E 692703 N 4709256
Located on G.A.R./Island Park in Eaton Rapids, MI. The park is at the east end of Hamlin Street. Parking available.
Waymark Code: WMZVQ
Location: Michigan, United States
Date Posted: 11/26/2006
Views: 29
The text from the plaque reads:
Named for its designer Robert Parker Parrott. This cannon was one of a group of five experimental rifles made for the Union Army in 1864. It is thought to be the only example that still exists.
Placed in the park in 1910 by the James B. Brainerd Post of the Grand Army fo the Republic, a Civil War Veterans organization.
What type of artillery is this?: muzzle loading rifled-bore artillery
Where is this artillery located?: Park
What military of the world used this device?: Experimental for the Union Army
Parking location to view this Waymark: N 42° 30.693 W 084° 39.302
Artillery is no longer operational: no
Still may work: yes
Date artillery was in use: Not listed
Date artillery was placed on display: Not listed
Cost?: Not Listed
Are there any geocaches at this location?: Not listed
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Visit Instructions:
Two pictures are required for this Waymark. Please take a close up picture of the artillery. Take a second with the artillery in the distance and capture as much of the surroundings as possible. Name the Waymark with first the name of the area and second what the artillery is. An example would be if it were a cannon in front of the Montgomery Armory you would name the Waymark: Montgomery Armory Cannon.