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The West Point Foundry produced about 300 20-pounder Parrott rifles between September 1861 and July 1864. The gun barrels weighted between 1,635 lb (742 kg) and 1,815 lb (823 kg). The rifling consisted of five lands and grooves of right-hand gaining twist (increasing toward the muzzle) and the caliber (bore diameter) was 3.67 in (93 mm). [6]
Carlock is a village in McLean County, Illinois, United States. The population was 548 at the 2020 census. [ 3 ] It is part of the Bloomington – Normal Metropolitan Statistical Area .
On June 23-24, 1862, President Abraham Lincoln made an unannounced visit to West Point, where he consulted with retired Gen. Winfield Scott regarding the handling of the Civil War and the staffing of the War Department. Following this meeting, President Lincoln visited the West Point Foundry at which the 100- and 200-pounder Parrott cannons ...
West Point is located in southern Hancock County at 4] It is 14 miles (23 km) south of Carthage, the county seat. According to the 2021 census gazetteer files, West Point has a total area of 0.17 square miles (0.44 km 2), all land. [5]
The West Point Foundry manufactured between 228 and 255 2.9-inch 10-pounder Parrott rifles, Model 1861 through the end of 1862. Because the Ordnance Department thoroughly trusted Robert Parrott, he acted as both gun founder and the inspecting ordnance officer, a unique arrangement. The gun barrels weighed between 884 lb (401 kg) and 917 lb (416 ...
Member of the United States Atomic Energy Commission, co-founder of Gee and Jenson Consulting Engineers in West Palm Beach, Florida [10] [126] 1936 William Westmoreland: General, West Point superintendent, 1960 to 1963, commander of United States forces during the Vietnam War from 1964 to 1968, US Army chief of staff from 1968 to 1972 [10] [127 ...
West Point Township is located in Stephenson County, Illinois, United States. As of the 2010 census, its population was 3,369 and it contained 1,483 housing units. [ 2 ] The village of Lena , the unincorporated community of Waddams Grove , and two former communities of Louisa and West Point were all located in this township.
Joseph G. Cannon : Republican: March 4, 1873 – March 3, 1883 43rd 44th 45th 46th 47th: Elected in 1872. Re-elected in 1874. Re-elected in 1876. Re-elected in 1878. Re-elected in 1880. Redistricted to the 15th district. 1873 – 1883 [data missing] Jonathan H. Rowell (Bloomington) Republican: March 4, 1883 – March 3, 1891 48th 49th 50th 51st ...