The cannon, located on the Soldiers Mound at Riverside Cemetery, has a very interesting beginning as evidenced by the following two newspaper articles. From the Fountain-Warren Democrat, Thursday, March 17, 1910: “The cannon which R. E. Ray secured through Senator Beveridge arrived here Wednesday of last week. It is about 6 feet long, weighs 1,400 pounds and fires a 24 pound ball. It is lying in front of the Ledger Office, and will in the near future be mounted either in the library yard or in Ravine Park.” From the Attica Ledger, Thursday, March 9, 1911: “The Ladies of the Grand Army of the Republic decided at a recent meeting to take charge of the big bronze Napoleon 24 pounder cannon which was acquired from the U. S. Arsenal at Watervilet, NY, about a year ago and which has been at the Ledger office since that time.” “They will have it removed, probably to the Soldiers Mound at Riverside Cemetery, and will provide some kind of appropriate base, either of concrete or brick, or possibly a steel frame for a carriage. The cannon has attracted a great deal of attention in the past year and if mounted suitably, will make a memorial for the soldiers of Attica, until something more elaborate and imposing can be submitted.” The inscription on the cannon states: “In memory of heroes 1861 – 65. Presented by Ladies of the Grand Republic, Attica Circle 1911.” Some scenes from the Soldiers Mound at Riverside Cemetery in Attica follow.
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