Studebaker Field Gun

Studebaker Field Gun

U.S. Studebaker 4.7 inch field gun Model 1906. Built by the Northwestern Ordinance Company, it was the only U.S.-made field piece to be used during World War I. It was acquired from the Rock Island Arsenal in 1937 and restored in 2004.

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Date of Installation:

July 1, 1937

Organization Responsible for Installation:

Blue Island Park District

Memorial War Era(s):

WWII

Location:

Memorial Park, 12800 Highland Ave., Blue Island, IL 60406

 

Published on April 7, 2017