Capitol Grounds - Polk County - Des Moines - 41.591050 by -93.604600

The Iowa State Capital is “protected” on the west steps by large Civil War cannons, and one captured in the Spanish-American War. There are two 100-pounder, 6.4-inch Navy Parrott rifles, both cast at West Point Foundry. The one on the north was manufactured in 1863 and was used on the USS Nipsic. The one in the next photo was cast in 1864 and served on the USS Tallapoosa. Photos taken 9/21/07. 

Hazelwood Cemetery - Poweshiek County - Grinnell - 41.737633 by -92.736833

There is a large cannon in the Hazelwood Cemetery in Grinnell. The cannon is a 6.4-inch Navy Parrott rifle made at the West Point Foundry in 1863. The cemetery, 120 1st Ave. W, is in the SW area of town. Take 1st Avenue west from Highway 146 to the cemetery. The cannon is located on top of a hill to the right shortly after entering the cemetery. Photos taken 10/8/17.