Dade Battlefield Cannon - Bushnell, Florida, USA - Static Artillery Displays on Waymarking.com

In December of 1835 Brevet Major Francis L. Dade and 107 men were marching from Fort Brooke on Tampa Bay to Fort King located near present day Ocala. They were going to Fort King to reinforce the troops stationed there due to recent uprisings from native Seminole warriors in the area. On December 28th they were attacked by the Seminole's and Dade and all his troops were massacred with the exception of three survivors.

This cannon is a replica of the one that Dade's detachment had with them on that fatal day. It is a six-pounder cannon. It is kept in the 'Cannon Pavilion', an enclosed and locked area of the park not far from the site of the massacre. It can be viewed during normal park hours of 8:00 am to sunset daily, 365 days a year. A $3.00 per car entrance fee is required.

What type of artillery is this?: Replica of a six-pounder cannon. Where is this artillery located?: Park What military of the world used this device?: United States Army Date artillery was in use: 12/28/1835 Parking location to view this Waymark: N 28° 39.173 W 082° 07.605 Cost?: 3.00 (listed in local currency) Artillery is no longer operational: no Still may work: yes Are there any geocaches at this location?: GC56A2R Date artillery was placed on display: Not listed

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