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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMHW1_civil-war-artillery_Richmond-VA.html
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 rec…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMGI6_virginia-air-national-guard_Richmond-VA.html
In 1947, Virginia received its first Air Guard unit designated as the 149th Fighter Squadron. Founded by the Virginia legislature in 1946 and recognized by the National Guard Bureau in 1947, it is directly descended from the historic 328th Fighter…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMGHG_civil-war-balloonists_Richmond-VA.html
Dedicated to the intrepid and patriotic men: the Civil War Balloonists, Union and Confederate, known and unknown who against ridicule and skepticism laid the foundation for this nation's future in the sky. Inscribed hereon are the names of thos…
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