(2) Parrott Rifles - Gettysburg, PA
Posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member Math Teacher
N 39° 50.887 W 077° 14.593
18S E 308087 N 4413307
There are two cannons/rifles that stand guard in front of the Eternal Peace memorial on Oak Hill at Gettysburg. One is original and the other is a replica.
Waymark Code: WMAPZV
Location: Pennsylvania, United States
Date Posted: 02/09/2011
Published By:Groundspeak Regular Member PTCrazy
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The artillery pieces face Oak Ridge, an important battlefield element to the Gettysburg Battlefield Park. Down below is also Doubleday Avenue, on which is an entire line of memorials extending southeast along the ridge. The two cannons/rifles flank the the Orange Artillery Tablet, a Civil War monument/marker. The two Parrott rifles represent Fry's battery which took this location at the beginning of the battle on July 1, 1863. At least one is a replica. The Parrott rifle was a type of muzzle loading rifled artillery weapon used extensively in the American Civil War.

It is very typical for battery memorials to be flanked by period artillery. These two are in terrific shape. They show no signs of oxidation like their counterparts at East Cemetery HIll and the National Cemetery. They actually looked restored. The cannons have perfect wheels, caisson, limber and axels. The entire carriage is in terrific shape.

What type of artillery is this?: cannon/rifle

Where is this artillery located?: Monument grounds

What military of the world used this device?: U.S. Army (Army of the Potomac)

Date artillery was in use: 07/01/1863

Cost?: 0.00 (listed in local currency)

Artillery is no longer operational: yes

Still may work: no

Are there any geocaches at this location?:
Lots of virtuals

Date artillery was placed on display: Not listed

Parking location to view this Waymark: Not Listed
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