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American Legion urges county to protect donated 1861 cannons from irrigation damage
Summary
American Legion Post 29 representatives asked the commission to address sprinkler spray and other damage to historic cannons donated to the county and suggested irrigation changes or a shelter; commissioners asked the group to forward previous plans and information for follow-up.
Clayton Draggoo, representing American Legion Post 29, told commissioners the Legion has maintained donated cannons near the courthouse but that current irrigation spray and exposure are damaging them. Draggoo said the cannons were manufactured in 1861, the Legion’s membership is aging, and they will likely be unable to continue preservation work without county assistance.
Draggoo suggested irrigation adjustments or construction of a protective shelter and said the Legion will provide previous plans and documentation related to the cannons. Commissioners discussed whether the issue could be a WYO250 project and asked the Legion to submit the information they have so staff can evaluate options and costs. No funding or formal directive was approved at the meeting; the request was recorded for follow-up consideration.
