Confederate Cannon - Walhalla, SC
N 34° 46.016 W 083° 04.537
17S E 310046 N 3849159
Confederate cannon in the median of West Main Street in Walhalla, SC
Waymark Code: WM8TBF
Location: South Carolina, United States
Date Posted: 05/10/2010
Views: 6
Iron cannon (it looks to be a 12 pounder) on a reproduction carriage displayed on the median of West Main Street in Walhalla, SC. The muzzle of the cannon is stamped "HV ALA" (small letters, not visible in a photo) which indicates it was produced at the Madison Iron Works, a Huntsville, AL foundry that produced artillery for the Confederate military. The cannon is between a Confederate Memorial stone and a monument to the Confederate dead from Oconee County, SC.
What type of artillery is this?: Muzzle-loading cannon
Where is this artillery located?: Other
What military of the world used this device?: Confederate States of America
Artillery is no longer operational: yes
Still may work: no
Are there any geocaches at this location?:
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Date artillery was in use: Not listed
Date artillery was placed on display: Not listed
Parking location to view this Waymark: Not Listed
Cost?: Not Listed
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