Confession time. Occasionally stop in Nitro West Virginia on my way to the East Coast. Which in itself isn’t a big deal. But every time I drive past the local McDonald’s and Dollar General, there sits a howitzer.
And while it is reasonable to assume this is there for a purpose, I can’t quite figure out what.
The location doesn’t seem to be a municipal park or monument. And the lot doesn’t currently have any veteran organizations or buildings on it. In actuality, the lot looks empty.
Questions always creep into my mind:
- Why is the cannon there?
- Is the cannon for sale?
- Could we buy it and place it on the John1911 range?
So…if anyone happens to know what the deal is with the cannon in Nitro West Virginia, drop me a note or leave a comment. We might be interested.
Sincerely,
Marky
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Writer for john1911.com. Co-Host of the John1911 Podcast. Video content provider for John1911-TV.
Areas of focus: Defense and National Security, Modern Light Weapons, Small Arms, Weapons Training.
Areas of focus: Defense and National Security, Modern Light Weapons, Small Arms, Weapons Training.
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