Cannons

World War I Cannon

There is a World War I Cannon, called a French 75 located on the Central Park Green at the corner of Chestnut and Bartlett Street. The Veterans of Foreign Wars placed the cannon there in 1930.

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Andover Townsman, December 23, 1994.

Ceremonial Cannon

There is an antique ceremonial cannon in the lobby of the Andover Town Offices. The cannon was owned by the Andover Historical Society, who gave it to the town in 1999. Originally, the cannon belonged to the Grand Army of the Republic and was used to open Memorial Day celebrations.

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  " A Blast from the Past,Eagle Tribune, February 22, 1999.....click to enlarge

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