Mountain Howitzer - Janssen Park - Mena, AR
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N 34° 35.014 W 094° 14.377
15S E 386309 N 3827561
These cannon are on display at Janssen Park, an historic park established in 1896.
Waymark Code: WMWTTW
Location: Arkansas, United States
Date Posted: 10/13/2017
Views: 1
Janssen Park has many items of historic interest, including a log cabin built in 1851, war memorials, and a clock tower erected in 1920.
Located next to the clock tower are two Mountain Howitzer, Model 1835 cannon. A bronze plaque nearby reads: "These two, 12 pound, bronze Mountain Howitzer, Model 1835, were donated by Congress to Janssen Park in 1915 through the efforts of Arkansas Congressman Otis T. Wingo. J.S. Kelly was the Park Commissioner."
Alongside each connon is a plaque indicating its manufacturer. Those plaques read:
"Cannon produced Feb. 16, 1863 by the Ames Manufacturing Company"
"Cannon produced June 29, 1849 by Cyrus Alger and Company"
A trip to this Park is well worth your while.
What type of artillery is this?: Mountain Howitzer, Model 1835
Where is this artillery located?: Park
What military of the world used this device?: U.S.
Date artillery was in use: 01/01/1863
Date artillery was placed on display: 01/01/1915
Cost?: 0.00 (listed in local currency)
Artillery is no longer operational: yes
Still may work: no
Are there any geocaches at this location?:
yes
Parking location to view this Waymark: Not Listed
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