210MM German Howitzer Hickory in Catawba County, North Carolina
N 35° 43.927 W 081° 20.473
17S E 469143 N 3954290
Marker is in Hickory, North Carolina, in Catawba County. Marker is on Main Ave. NW.
Waymark Code: WM85A5
Location: North Carolina, United States
Date Posted: 01/31/2010
Views: 6
Placed here in Memory of the Men from this community who participated in the World War
Rededicated by American Legion Post 48 and Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1957 to all veterans man and women of this area
May 24, 1998
What type of artillery is this?: 210MM German Howitzer
Where is this artillery located?: Park
What military of the world used this device?: World War
Date artillery was placed on display: 05/24/1998
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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