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Lancaster, Kentucky: Anti-Aircraft Guns Elementary School

Unexpected home for two battleship anti-aircraft guns, just off a residential sidewalk, open for climbing, and targeted so no one can sneak up from behind.

Address:
205 Lexington Rd, Lancaster, KY
Directions:
North edge of downtown, on the west side of US-27/Lexington Rd. Very visible from the highway.
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AA guns.

Anti-Aircraft Guns Guard Elementary School

Two WWII era anti-aircraft guns sit in front of an elementary school, in honor of members of the armed forces.

[Stephen Francia, 06/30/2020]

The big guns have been on the school's lawn since Memorial Day 1972. The kids probably like them.


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