10 Lb. Parrott Rifle - Hillsboro WV
Posted by: Don.Morfe
N 38° 06.779 W 080° 16.317
17S E 563823 N 4218601
10 LB. Parrott Rifle-Artillery pieces similar to this reproduction were used by the Confederate army during the Battle of Droop Mountain.
Waymark Code: WM13065
Location: West Virginia, United States
Date Posted: 08/18/2020
Views: 3
Location: Marker is in Hillsboro, West Virginia, in Pocahontas County. Marker is on Park Road (County Route 24/1) 0.8 miles west of Seneca Trail (U.S. 219). 683 Droop Park Road, Hillsboro WV 24946,
What type of artillery is this?: 10 LB. Parrott Rifle
Where is this artillery located?: Park
What military of the world used this device?: Confederate army
Artillery is no longer operational: no
Still may work: no
Are there any geocaches at this location?: Yes-many Civil War Historical Markers located on Droop Mountain Battlefield State Park.
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
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