# @ironhorseathens on Facebook

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- **Original URL:** https://www.facebook.com/1484330207037524/posts/759486546188564
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- **Posted:** 2023-09-27T23:00:04.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** Iron Horse Property Management (@ironhorseathens) — https://gondola.cc/ironhorseathens

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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

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ihpm, athensgatrivia, exploreathensga, civilwarrelic, doublebarreledcannon, athenshistory

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