DID YOU KNOW? The Double-Barreled Cannon's Unique Connection to the Civil War: While the Double-Barreled Cannon in Athens, Georgia, was never used in battle during the American Civil War, it has a fascinating backstory. Legend has it that the cannon's inventor, John Gilleland, actually offered to demonstrate its firepower to the Confederate Army. However, after firing a test shot, the cannonball went wildly off course and landed in a field of cows, causing chaos and scattering the herd. The Confederate officers reportedly declined to adopt the weapon due to its impracticality. This story adds a humorous twist to the history of the Double-Barreled Cannon in Athens. #AthensHistory #DoubleBarreledCannon #CivilWarRelic #ExploreAthensGA #IHPM #athensgatrivia Photo Credit: Jud McCranie Photo Credit: Bloodofox