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Claimed to weight 16,500 pounds, this cannon is an ancient piece of artillery donated by former Congressman Littlepage. The cannon was used during the Civil War in the southern states and was brought to Hinton from the state of Florida.

1. Cannon at Courthouse Square, Hinton, W. Va.

A group of unidentified men pose beside the newly acquired Civil War cannon. This ancient piece of artillery is claimed to weight 16,500 pounds and was used by the southern states. The cannon was transported from the state of Florida, specifically. Former Congressman Littlepage donated the item to the city.

2. Summers County Courthouse, Hinton, W. Va.

James David Neely (left), Luther L. Meador (center), and C. Brade Neely (right) holding guns, perhaps used for hunting, and sitting with their dogs. Meador sips from a bottle in the middle.The farm is now known as Meador Camp Ground at Bluestone State Park.

3. Young Men with Guns on Meador Farm near Mouth of Bluestone River, Summers County, W. Va.

Lilly pictured with a hand gun strapped to his belt and bottle in his hand.

4. Ernest Lilly at Ellison Ridge, W. Va.

Pyramids of cannon balls sit on either side of the rustic cannon.

5. Civil War Cannon in Courthouse Park, Hinton, W. Va.