155mm Howitzer - Cripple Creek, CO
N 38° 44.987 W 105° 11.513
13S E 483326 N 4289027
Located next to the Mt. Pisgah Cemetery in Cripple Creek, CO.
Waymark Code: WM5CF3
Location: Colorado, United States
Date Posted: 12/17/2008
Views: 23
This Howitzer looks as if it could still be used. In most displays the barrels are plugged, this barrel is still open.
This is a 155mm Howitzer M114A. There is teo tags just below the barrel. The brass tag has no. 1354 Rock Island Arsenal 1943. The aluminium plate you can't read nothing in the spaces.
This Howitzer was formerly in City Park but was moved to it's new location at this veterans memorial at Mt. Pisgah Cemetery.
Where is this artillery located?: Monument grounds
What military of the world used this device?: United States Army
Still may work: yes
Are there any geocaches at this location?:
Colorado Spirit Quest #28 - Mt. Pisgah Cemetery (GC1EHTW)
Cripple Creepy Cache (GC11PEF)
What type of artillery is this?: Not listed
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
Artillery is no longer operational: Not Listed
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