Did you know: Cannon in the park is from the Civil War?
You pass it daily. Did you ever stop and think, "How old is it?"
The cannon in the Ada depot park is as much a part of Ada community as the Bulldog is to Ada High School. The cannon, place in 1903, commemorates soldiers who fought in the Civil War.
Bailey Bowers created the composite photo from this year and using a post card of early Ada to recreate the scene.
For close-up views open the attachments below.
Stories Posted This Week
Sunday, June 7, 2026
Saturday, June 6, 2026
Friday, June 5, 2026
Thursday, June 4, 2026
- Bulldogs Griffith and Smith earn 1st team BVC, district softball honors
- New village administrator hired in June 2 Ada Council meeting
- First of four Ada community listening sessions is June 6
- WGTE and WBGU create broadcasting partnership
- Village hydrant flushing begins June 8
- Lacrosse or La Crosse: Game versus virus