Civil War Navy Parrott Cannon (Denver, Colorado)
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An iron, 6.4-inch US Navy Parrott rifled cannon. Markings on the breech of the cannon identify it as "R.P.P. No. 331" (possibly a reference to the initials of Robert Parker Parrott, the inventor of the cannon) with a weight of 9,747 lbs. A plaque in the cement sidewalk below the back of the cannon describes it as a "Civil War Artillery 6.4-inch (100 pounder) Navy Parrott Rifle. Donated in 1897 by the Grand Army of the Republic." The cannon mouth points south and pivots on a trunnion marked "1864 100 Pdr". The cannon muzzle is engraved with the words "Water Core".
Monument type:
Military materiel
Artist:
Unknown
Dedication Date:
1897-07-04
Address:
Denver
Denver County
Colorado
USA
Inscription:
A plaque in the cement sidewalk below the back of the cannon describes it as a "Civil War Artillery 6.4-inch (100 pounder) Navy Parrott Rifle. Donated in 1897 by the Grand Army of the Republic."
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Material:
Iron
Size:
4.0893999999999995m x 0.762m x 1.4223999999999999m
Creator:
Unknown
Cost / Value:
Unknown
Erected by:
Grand Army of the Republic
Funded by:
Grand Army of the Republic
Run by:
City and County of Denver - Department of Parks and Recreation
Indigenous Land
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