War Memorials of Wisconsin

M1844 24-pdr. flank howitzer in Richland Center, WI

This iron Civil War cannon is located in the city cemetery in the northeast part of town.

It was made by Cyrus Alger & Co. of Boston, Massachusetts in 1849.



Right side view (photo by John Anderson)


Left front view (photo by John Anderson)


Muzzle face - "224" at top (registry number), "J.W.R." at bottom (inspector's initials)
(photo by John Anderson)


Close-up of breech below knob - "1501" (cannon weight in pounds)
(photo by John Anderson)


Close up of left trunnion face - "1849"(year of manufacture)
(photo by John Anderson)


Close up of right trunnion face - "C.A. & CO. BOSTON" (Cyrus Alger & Co.)
(photo by John Anderson)



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