Near Sandston in Henrico County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
Civil War Artillery
Photographed By Bernard Fisher, January 28, 2009
1. Civil War Artillery Marker
Inscription.
Civil War Artillery. . This is one of several replicas of 10-pound Parrott Guns (cannon) located in this area. Its maximum effective range was about 2500 yards. The Parrott was a muzzled-loaded rifled canon varying from the 10 to 250 pound projectile size. It can be recognized by the heavy wrought-iron band around the breech. It had greater accuracy and effectiveness than the more commonly used smooth-bore Napoleon Although many styles and types of guns were used in the Civil War, 90 per cent of battle firing came from 10 types: 6 and 12 pound guns; 12, 24 and 32 pound howitzers; 12 pound mountain howitzers; 12 pound Napoleons; 10 and 20 pound Parrotts; 3-inch ordnance.
This is one of several replicas of 10-pound Parrott Guns (cannon) located in this area. Its maximum effective range was about 2500 yards. The Parrott was a muzzled-loaded rifled canon varying from the 10 to 250 pound projectile size. It can be recognized by the heavy wrought-iron band around the breech. It had greater accuracy and effectiveness than the more commonly used smooth-bore Napoleon Although many styles and types of guns were used in the Civil War, 90 per cent of battle firing came from 10 types: 6 and 12 pound guns; 12, 24 and 32 pound howitzers; 12 pound mountain howitzers; 12 pound Napoleons; 10 and 20 pound Parrotts; 3-inch ordnance.
Erected by City of Richmond.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil.
Location. 37° 30.866′ N, 77° 20.129′ W. Marker is near Sandston, Virginia, in Henrico County. Marker is at the intersection of South Airport Drive and Clarkson Road, on the right when traveling north on South Airport Drive. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Sandston VA 23150, United States of America. Touch for directions.
More about this marker. This marker is at Richmond International Airport, site of the Battle of Oak Grove (French’s Field, King’s School House). Fought on June 25, 1862, Oak Grove is the considered the traditional opening of the Sevens Days' battles.
Credits. This page was last revised on November 5, 2021. It was originally submitted on January 27, 2010, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia. This page has been viewed 1,896 times since then and 52 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on January 27, 2010, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia.
