Wenatchee Memorial Park Cannon
N 47° 25.357 W 120° 18.820
10T E 702607 N 5255628
The Cannon was manufactrued in 1855 by Cyrus Alger & Company of Boston. It weighs 1874 lbs. and is one of five bronze cannons of this size that survive today.
Waymark Code: WMXBK
Location: Washington, United States
Date Posted: 11/03/2006
Views: 32
It was manufactured in 1855 and may have seen action in the Civil War though no one has been able to provide documentation saying so. One of 16 surplus cannons secured for the state by Sen. Wesley L. Jones, the big gun was a gift to the city from a veterans group. It was installed in the park in 1915, and dedicated on Sept. 11 of that year. On Sept. 11, 1998, it was rededicated on a new pedestal and site at the park.
What type of artillery is this?: Model 1844 Field 32-Pounder Howitzer
Where is this artillery located?: Park
What military of the world used this device?: United States Civil War
Date artillery was placed on display: 09/11/1915
Artillery is no longer operational: yes
Still may work: no
Date artillery was in use: 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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