Tarboro in Edgecombe County, North Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)
U.S.S. Maine Memorial
U.S.S. Maine
Destroyed in Havana Harbor
February 15th 1898
This tablet cast from metal recovered from the U.S.S. Maine
Placed by
John W. Cotten
Camp No. 9 and Auxiliary
United Spanish
War Veterans
Erected by John W. Cotten Camp No. 9 and Auxiliary Spanish War Veterans.
Topics and series. This historical marker and memorial is listed in this topic list: War, Spanish-American. In addition, it is included in the U.S.S. Maine Memorial Markers series list. A significant historical month for this entry is February 1636.
Location. 35° 54.049′ N, 77° 32.109′ W. Marker is in Tarboro, North Carolina, in Edgecombe County. Marker is at the intersection of St Andrew Street and East Wilson Street, on the right when traveling north on St Andrew Street. Located on the town common. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Tarboro NC 27886, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Occupation of Tarboro (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Town Common (about 400 feet away); Washington's Southern Tour (about 500 feet away); Edgecombe County Veterans Memorial (about 800 feet away); The 1999 Flood (approx. 0.2 miles away); Joseph Blount Cheshire, Jr. (approx. 0.2 miles away); a different marker also named Occupation of Tarboro (approx. 0.2 miles away); God and Country (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Tarboro.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on May 24, 2010, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. This page has been viewed 1,202 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 24, 2010, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia.