War Memorials of Wisconsin

M1861 8 inch siege howitzer in Gratiot, WI

This nicely maintained M1861 8 inch siege howitzer is located beside the Memorial Center building at the intersection of Main Street and Highway 78; one block South of Highway 11.  The carriage appears to have been fabricated using the front axle from early 1900's truck.



Right side view (photo by John Anderson)


Right front view (photo by John Anderson)


Front view (photo by John Anderson)


Muzzle face - stamped "No. 20" (Registry number), "2495" (weight in lbs.), the initial "J", "1862" (date), and FORT PITT, PA (manufacturing foundry) - (photo by John Anderson)



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