Confederate Park Cannon - Fayetteville TN
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Don.Morfe
N 35° 09.100 W 086° 34.167
16S E 539215 N 3889947
In January 1865 and February 1866, these two cannons were cast as 10-inch muzzle loading smooth bore weapons. In 1876 rifled sleeves were inserted into the gun tubes reducing the barrel diameters to 8 inches.
Waymark Code: WM170CE
Location: Tennessee, United States
Date Posted: 11/12/2022
Views: 2
TEXT ON THE HISTORICAL MARKER BY THE CANNONS
Confederate Park Cannon-Manufactured by the Scott Foundry of Reading, Pennsylvania, in January 1865 and February 1866, these two cannons were cast as 10-inch muzzle loading smooth bore weapons. In 1876 rifled sleeves were inserted into the gun tubes reducing the barrel diameters to 8 inches. The guns were mounted on barbette carriages at Fort Morgan, Alabama, in 1898 as a part of the coastal defense system during the Spanish-American War. The guns were brought by rail to Fayetteville and installed as an integral part of the Confederate Park in 1905.
LOCATION: Marker is in Fayetteville, Tennessee, in Lincoln County. Marker is at the intersection of College Street East (Business U.S. 64) and Elk Avenue South, on the right when traveling east on College Street East. Cannons are located on the northeast corner of the Lincoln County courthouse as part of Confederate Park. Marker is in this post office area: Fayetteville TN 37334, United States of America.
What type of artillery is this?: 10-inch muzzle loading smooth bore weapons.
Where is this artillery located?: Park
What military of the world used this device?: United State Army
Date artillery was in use: 01/01/1898
Date artillery was placed on display: 01/01/1905
Artillery is no longer operational: yes
Still may work: no
Parking location to view this Waymark: Not Listed
Cost?: Not Listed
Are there any geocaches at this location?: Not listed
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