Revolutionary War Cannon - Valley Forge, PA
N 40° 05.852 W 075° 25.427
18T E 463877 N 4438668
Though no battle was fought here from December 19, 1777 to June 19, 1778, there are lines of these cannons to be found at Artillery Row and a few scattered around the beginning of the monument tour including this one, found near the welcome center.
Waymark Code: WMB1GW
Location: Pennsylvania, United States
Date Posted: 03/23/2011
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This is the first cannon on the car tour which goes around the historic park. The cannon is planted in the dirt and is bright, baby blue and looks to be in terrific shape. This cannon appears to be muzzle loading. it is mounted in a metal carriage with large metal wheels. I thought some parts were wood but I was not sure.
I am not exactly sure what model or type this cannon is. During the Revolutionary War, the Muzzleloading cannon used were smoothbores, and smaller than used in later wars. Most were 3, 4 or 6 pound guns, mounted on wooden carriages with large wheels. Some 3 pound guns had iron legs to stand on and were called "grasshoppers". Larger guns of 12 pounds were sometimes used in the field, and even larger guns were mounted in fortifications and ships. I think this is probably a three pounder.