Japanese Cannon - Cottonwood Falls, Kansas
Posted by: BruceS
N 38° 22.235 W 096° 32.485
14S E 714781 N 4249794
Japanese cannon on the grounds of the Chase County Courthouse in Cottonwood Falls, Kansas.
Waymark Code: WMBBPF
Location: Kansas, United States
Date Posted: 05/01/2011
Views: 6
It seems no one seems to remember how the Japanese cannon ended up on the courthouse lawn in the Flint Hills of Kansas. It replaces an cannon which was turned in as scrape metal during World War II when their was a demand for scrape metal. The current cannon was placed in the late 1940s.
What type of artillery is this?: Towed field gun
Where is this artillery located?: Government building
What military of the world used this device?: Japan
Artillery is no longer operational: yes
Still may work: no
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
Are there any geocaches at this location?: Not listed
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