Civil War Howitzer - Town Hall - Webster, MA
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nomadwillie
N 42° 02.985 W 071° 52.826
19T E 261624 N 4659314
The two howitzers that are on the front lawn of the Town Hall were captured and recaptured by both the Union and Confederate Armies during the Civil War.
Waymark Code: WMGP8B
Location: Massachusetts, United States
Date Posted: 03/27/2013
Views: 4
The Civil War-era howitzers with relatively short barrels originally flanked the Soldiers' Monument. After the construction of the Town Hall, the howitzers were moved to their current position in front of the town hall. They are mounted on wheeled metal carriages and sit on concrete pads. The cannons are from the 1860s and were placed on site between 1907-1913. The howitzers were captured and recaptured by both the Union and Confederate Armies during the Civil War, and serve to commemorate the town's contributions to the Civil War.
What type of artillery is this?: Howitzer
Where is this artillery located?: Government building
What military of the world used this device?: Union and Confederate Armies
Date artillery was in use: 01/01/1860
Date artillery was placed on display: 01/01/1907
Parking location to view this Waymark: Not Listed
Cost?: Not Listed
Artillery is no longer operational: Not Listed
Still may work: Not Listed
Are there any geocaches at this location?: Not listed
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