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Claimed to weight 16,500 pounds, this cannon is an ancient piece of artillery donated by former Congressman Littlepage. The cannon was used during the Civil War in the southern states and was brought to Hinton from the state of Florida.

1. Cannon at Courthouse Square, Hinton, W. Va.

IDNO:: 047425
Title:: Cannon at Courthouse Square, Hinton, W. Va.
Date:: ca. 1935
Description:: Claimed to weight 16,500 pounds, this cannon is an ancient piece of artillery donated by former Congressman Littlepage. The cannon was used during the Civil War in the southern states and was brought to Hinton from the state of Florida.

A group of unidentified men pose beside the newly acquired Civil War cannon. This ancient piece of artillery is claimed to weight 16,500 pounds and was used by the southern states. The cannon was transported from the state of Florida, specifically. Former Congressman Littlepage donated the item to the city.

2. Summers County Courthouse, Hinton, W. Va.

IDNO:: 047426
Title:: Summers County Courthouse, Hinton, W. Va.
Date:: ca. 1910
Description:: A group of unidentified men pose beside the newly acquired Civil War cannon. This ancient piece of artillery is claimed to weight 16,500 pounds and was used by the southern states. The cannon was transported from the state of Florida, specifically. Former Congressman Littlepage donated the item to the city.

Pyramids of cannon balls sit on either side of the rustic cannon.

3. Civil War Cannon in Courthouse Park, Hinton, W. Va.

IDNO:: 049151
Title:: Civil War Cannon in Courthouse Park, Hinton, W. Va.
Date:: ca. 1920
Description:: Pyramids of cannon balls sit on either side of the rustic cannon.