Fort Fisher Display Cannon

ID: 643 ~ Source: Image courtesy of the Texas Collection, Baylor University
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While period-appropriate, it should be noted that the cannon is for the benefit of tourists and their cameras. No skirmishes occurred at Fort Fisher during its short life, and Texas Ranger companies did not normally possess heavy artillery like cannons.

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