Veterans' Park Cannon - Parish, NY
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N 43° 24.365 W 076° 07.745
18T E 408578 N 4806529
This cannon is located in Veterans Park near downtown Parish, New York.
Waymark Code: WM2BAC
Location: New York, United States
Date Posted: 10/06/2007
Views: 33
The cannon was cast in 1864 by the Revere Copper Company, probably at the mill in Canton, MA. It is known as a 12 pounder Napoleon gun, as the shot weighed 12 pounds each. It is registered as gun #436, with a total weight of 1236 lbs. It was inspected and certified by Richard M. Hill, as evidenced by the initial R.M.H.
The cannon has been blackened over the years; the initial sheen would have been copper, which eventually would have turned green from oxidation.
What type of artillery is this?: cannon
Where is this artillery located?: Park
What military of the world used this device?: US Army
Date artillery was in use: 01/01/1864
Date artillery was placed on display: 07/01/1911
Cost?: 0.00 (listed in local currency)
Artillery is no longer operational: yes
Still may work: no
Are there any geocaches at this location?:
GC1Z9ZN Parish Volunteer Bell
Parking location to view this Waymark: Not Listed
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