Civil War Cannon - Confederate Rest Cemetary -Point Clear, AL - Static Artillery Displays on Waymarking.com

The Grand Hotel and the old Gunnison House that was located by the Fairhope Public Pier served as a hospital for wounded Confederate soldiers from the Battle of Vicksburg during the Civil War. The Confederate Rest Cemetery commemorates more than 300 Confederate soldiers who died while in the hospital. The original tract of seven acres included markers erected to the Unknown Confederate Dead. The records of the soldiers were kept in the hotel until a fire in 1869, when the identities of those buried in Confederate Rest were lost.

What type of artillery is this?: cannon Where is this artillery located?: Other What military of the world used this device?: The Confederacy Artillery is no longer operational: yes Are there any geocaches at this location?: GCVGWN - Confederate Rest 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 Still may work: Not Listed

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