War Memorials of Wisconsin

M1861 10 inch Rodman gun in Mauston, WI

This nicely maintained M1861 10 inch Rodman gun is "guarding" the Juneau County Courthouse.   It has served as a Civil War memorial and as a popular landmark for more than a century.



Plaque (photo by John Anderson)


Left rear view (photo by John Anderson)


Closeup of elevating sockets (photo by John Anderson)


Left side view (photo by John Anderson)


Right front view (photo by John Anderson)


Muzzle face - "No.565" (registry number) "FPF PA" (Fort Pitt Foundry in Pennsylvania) "14985 lbs" (barrel weight) "C C" (inspector's initials) "1861" (year of manufacture) - (photo by John Anderson)



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