Soliders and Sailors Monument Cannons
N 42° 37.154 W 071° 18.367
19T E 310871 N 4721110
A pair of Civil War era cannons stand watch over the Soldiers and Sailors Monument in Edson Cemetery.
Waymark Code: WM8DR8
Location: Massachusetts, United States
Date Posted: 03/18/2010
Views: 5
In Lowell's Edson Cemetery, a unique memorial honors veterans of America's Civil War and the Spanish-American war. The memorial includes two identical Civil War era cannons located on either side of a large granite monument. Graves of veterans of the two wars are located nearby.
The main entrance to the Edson cemetery is located just to the south of the listed coordinates on Gorham Street.
What type of artillery is this?: Cannon (2)
Where is this artillery located?: Monument grounds
What military of the world used this device?: U.S. Military
Date artillery was placed on display: 09/02/1905
Parking location to view this Waymark: N 42° 37.170 W 071° 18.367
Cost?: 0.00 (listed in local currency)
Artillery is no longer operational: no
Still may work: no
Are there any geocaches at this location?:
No geocaches, but other waymarks are located within the cemetery.
Date artillery was in use: Not listed
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Visit Instructions:
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