Richmond, VA - Cannon from Fort Sumter
N 37° 33.350 W 077° 28.563
18S E 281287 N 4159417
This cannon is displayed outside The Confederate Memorial Chapel in Richmond. It was used in the defense of Fort Sumter.
Waymark Code: WMZ58
Location: Virginia, United States
Date Posted: 11/19/2006
Views: 45
The Confederate Memorial Chapel is all that remains from a large retirement community for indigent Confederate Veterans at this location. Please take time to tour the beautiful American Gothic Chapel. This is waymarked separately under Virginia Historic Markers and the National Register of Historic Places.
Outside the Chapel, this cannon from Fort Sumter is displayed. The plaque reads simply, "One of the guns used in the defence of Fort Sumter."
What type of artillery is this?: Cannon
Where is this artillery located?: Veterans Building
What military of the world used this device?: United States of America
Date artillery was in use: 04/12/1861
Artillery is no longer operational: yes
Still may work: no
Are there any geocaches at this location?:
Yes, "The Chapel Micro," GCMPCX, is located on this property.
Date artillery was placed on display: Not listed
Parking location to view this Waymark: Not Listed
Cost?: Not Listed
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Visit Instructions:
Two pictures are required for this Waymark. Please take a close up picture of the artillery. Take a second with the artillery in the distance and capture as much of the surroundings as possible. Name the Waymark with first the name of the area and second what the artillery is. An example would be if it were a cannon in front of the Montgomery Armory you would name the Waymark: Montgomery Armory Cannon.