Civil War Parrott Rifle

10 Pounder Rifle

From Watervliet Arsenal Designed

By Robert P. Parrott and Cast at

The West Point Foundry.

Used by the Union Forces These

Guns were Mounted on Carriages

Made at Watervliet Arsenal Where

Ammunition was also Made. This Is

One of Four Parrott Rifles Excavated

At the Site of Interstate 787.

Marker is on Broadway near 15th Street, on the right when traveling south.

Courtesy hmdb.org

Credits and Sources:

HMDB