155mm 1918 U.S. Howitzer - Loveland, CO
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Outspoken1
N 40° 24.407 W 105° 04.834
13T E 493163 N 4472910
155mm Howitzer located in Dwayne Webster Veterans Park.
Waymark Code: WM85RD
Location: Colorado, United States
Date Posted: 02/03/2010
Views: 9
This piece is located in Loveland's Dwayne Webster Veteran's Park on State Hwy 34 as one drives into Loveland. The piece is the American version of the French 155mm howitzer (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Canon_de_155_C_mod%C3%A8le_1917_Schneider) used in WWI and WWII. It was donated by V.F.W. Post 41 on Veterans Day in 1958 to the City of Loveland.
The gun is located adjacent to a children's playground and it is clear that kids to play on the gun. It is in good condition, though the tires are deteriorating.
What type of artillery is this?: Howitzer
Where is this artillery located?: Park
What military of the world used this device?: USA
Date artillery was placed on display: 11/11/1958
Cost?: 0.00 (listed in local currency)
Artillery is no longer operational: no
Still may work: no
Are there any geocaches at this location?:
GCNJ2E; GCNJ2G
Date artillery was in use: Not listed
Parking location to view this Waymark: Not Listed
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