12 Pounder Howitzer Cannon ~ Chickamauga Georgia
N 34° 55.887 W 085° 15.267
16S E 659425 N 3866831
12 Pounder Howitzer Cannon ~ Chickamauga Georgia
Waymark Code: WM2DCY
Location: Georgia, United States
Date Posted: 10/15/2007
Views: 16
This 12 Pounder Howitzer Cannon was used at the Battle of Chickamauga on September 19-20, 1863 in Chickamauga Georgia. It was part of the Forth Battery, Indiana Light Artillery which consisted of 6 cannons total. This battle was the last major Confederate victory of the US Civil war.
What type of artillery is this?: 12 Pounder Howitzer Cannon
Where is this artillery located?: Park
What military of the world used this device?: Union Army
Date artillery was in use: 09/20/1863
Artillery is no longer operational: yes
Are there any geocaches at this location?:
no
Date artillery was placed on display: Not listed
Parking location to view this Waymark: Not Listed
Cost?: Not Listed
Still may work: Not Listed
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