Battleship Maine Gun - Columbia, South Carolina - Static Artillery Displays on Waymarking.com

The small gun is located on the north part of the grounds near and facing Gervais Street. A plaque is mounted on the cannon inscribed:

This Gun Came Off
The Battleship Maine
The Sinking Of The Maine
Resulted In The
Spanish American War
1898

What type of artillery is this?: Naval gun Where is this artillery located?: Government building What military of the world used this device?: U.S. Navy Date artillery was in use: 01/01/1898 Artillery is no longer operational: yes Still may work: no Are there any geocaches at this location?: Yes, there is a virtual cache at the Capitol. Date artillery was placed on display: Not listed Parking location to view this Waymark: Not Listed Cost?: Not Listed

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