War Memorials of Wisconsin

M1861 8 inch siege mortar in La Crosse, WI

This nicely maintained M1861 8 inch siege mortar is located beside flagpole at the top of the hill at Campbell Cemetery along Oak Street.



Overall view of mortar mounting (photo by John Anderson)


Left side view showing engraved mount (photo by John Anderson)


Muzzle face - stamped "No. 4" (registry number), "980 lbs.", the initials "CPK", "1863" (date), and FORT PITT, PA (photo by John Anderson)


Right side view - note "1170" cast into the top of the barrel between lifting hook and trunnion, and "1170" stamped into shoulder of trunnion (photo by John Anderson)


Right rear view - showing elevating sockets (photo by John Anderson)


Rear view - showing elevating sockets (photo by John Anderson)



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