Central in Denver in Denver County, Colorado — The American Mountains (Southwest)
Irving Hale
Scholar, Soldiers, Citizen
Photographed By Charles T. Harrell, July 2, 2011
1. Irving Hale Marker
Inscription.
Irving Hale. Scholar, Soldiers, Citizen. Valedictorian of the first class, Denver high School, 1877. Graduated from United States Military Academy 1884 with record of 2070.4 out of possible 2075. War with Spain, Colonel 1st Colorado infantry U.S.V. His regiment led the advance in capture of Manila and there raised the first American flag. Brigadier General U.S.V. Aug. 13, 1898, Philippine Insurrection, thirteen engagements, wounded Meycauayan awarded silver medal for gallantry in action at Calumpit. Installed Denver’s first successful electric street railway system 1889. Erected 1932 by First Colorado Infantry U.S.V. 1861-1930
Valedictorian of the first class, Denver high School, 1877. Graduated from United States Military Academy 1884 with record of 2070.4 out of possible 2075. War with Spain, Colonel 1st Colorado infantry U.S.V. His regiment led the advance in capture of Manila and there raised the first American flag. Brigadier General U.S.V. Aug. 13, 1898, Philippine Insurrection, thirteen engagements, wounded Meycauayan awarded silver medal for gallantry in action at Calumpit. Installed Denver’s first successful electric street railway system 1889. Erected 1932 by First Colorado Infantry U.S.V.
1861-1930
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Railroads & Streetcars • War, Spanish-American. A significant historical month for this entry is August 1781.
Location. 39° 44.326′ N, 104° 59.092′ W. Marker is in Denver, Colorado, in Denver County. It is in Central. Marker can be reached from E. 14th Avenue. Located on south side of the Colordo State Capitol Building. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Denver CO 80203, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 7, 2023. It was originally submitted on August 14, 2011, by Charles T. Harrell of Woodford, Virginia. This page has been viewed 1,094 times since then and 25 times this year. Photo1. submitted on August 14, 2011, by Charles T. Harrell of Woodford, Virginia. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
