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WA Ghostwriter

The student news site of Westford Academy

WA Ghostwriter

The larger photograph of the cannon on the common was originally taken on July 4, 1899. It is from the collection of Bill Macmillan. The smaller photograph in the upper left is a modern image of the cannon.

The history of the cannon on the town common

Jackie Clay, Club Manager May 1, 2023

On the town common, along with memorials and benches, is an old cannon, representing a piece of the country's history hidden in this small town. This monument is a hunk of metal with a fascinating history that makes the common a bit more interesting. Next to it are piles of cannon balls, from an entirely...