Cannon at Veteran's Park in Society Hill, SC
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NCDaywalker
N 34° 30.560 W 079° 51.286
17S E 605126 N 3819227
Replica of breech loading cannon located on US 401/52 in Society Hill, SC Veteran's Park.
Waymark Code: WM82YK
Location: South Carolina, United States
Date Posted: 01/18/2010
Views: 3
This area has a long history related to the Revolutionary War. Francis Marion, the Swamp Fox, operated near this area during our War for independence from England. A battle was fought near by at Hunt's Bluff on the Pee Dee River. The cannon itself has a marking for the manufacturer denoting the cannon as replica and the company logo touting its business as replica manufacturers. A marking on the end of the cannon near the bore has No.12. For the geocachers, there is a cache hidden nearby at the park.
What type of artillery is this?: Cannon,
Where is this artillery located?: Monument grounds
Cost?: 0.00 (listed in local currency)
Artillery is no longer operational: no
Still may work: no
Are there any geocaches at this location?:
Yes, 3 nearby are: Big Bang in Society Hill by SCrebel (GC1PNTP, Down by the River in Darlington Co by donorgirl (GC18JMV), Camp Coker Cache by GeoGrandal (GCYFHW).
What military of the world used this device?: Not listed
Date artillery was in use: Not listed
Date artillery was placed on display: Not listed
Parking location to view this Waymark: Not Listed
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