Double Barrel Cannon

Unique Idea that failed

We hadn't seen the double barrel cannon in years. We've driven by it, years ago, but, this time we walked up to it for photo-ops. The cannon was an interesting concept, but, a failure. Putting a chain...

It's Truly Unique

Sits outside City hall ready to defend against the next northern aggression. It was a brilliant idea--firing 2 projectiles from the machine at once-- that failed in its execution. The firing from the ...

A unique relic in the heart of it all

Near downtown Athens one can find on the grounds of City Hall one of the oddest artifacts of War Between the States ordinance history: the double-barreled cannon. Intended as a major innovation in mil...

A fun piece of history but nothing more

I personally love the double-barrel cannon because I love imagining the soldiers being so disappointed when it failed so spectacularly, but that is just me. Most people I show it to read the placard a...

Interesting Tourist Attraction

We bring out of state family and friends to see the Double Barrel Cannon. No one is ever disappointed. Everyone we take to see it love having their pictures taken and reading the history behind it. ...