1st Conn. Artillery, Ft. Richardson, Arlington Heights, Va. 20 Pounder Parrott (U.S. Civil War) White Coffee Mug

Title 1st Connecticut Artillery at Fort Richardson, Arlington Heights, Virginia - 20-Pounder Parrott Cannon (US Civil War) The 1st Connecticut Artillery was a unit of the United States Army that served during the American Civil War. One of their notable stations was Fort Richardson in Arlington Heights, Virginia. At this location, they were equipped with a 20-Pounder Parrott Rifle, a type of cannon widely used by the Union army during the war. The 20-Pounder Parrott, specifically modeled by Robert Parker Parrott, was known for its rifled barrel that provided greater accuracy and range compared to smoothbore cannons. The unit's service at Fort Richardson marked a significant contribution to the overall defense strategy during the Civil War.