Oyster Bay in Nassau County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
U.S.S. Maine Memorial
U.S.S. Maine
Destroyed in Havana Harbor
February 15th 1898
This tablet is cast from metal recovered from the U.S.S. Maine
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 date for this entry is February 15, 1898.
Location. 40° 52.419′ N, 73° 31.961′ W. Marker is in Oyster Bay, New York, in Nassau County. Marker is at the intersection of Shore Avenue and Audrey Avenue, on the right when traveling west on Shore Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Oyster Bay NY 11771, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Civil War Trophy Gun (a few steps from this marker); Oyster Bay Veterans Monument (within shouting distance of this marker); Theodore Roosevelt (within shouting distance of this marker); Oyster Bay Honor Roll (within shouting distance of this marker); End of An Era (within shouting distance of this marker); The great chain hoax . . . . (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Culper Spy Ring (about 500 feet away); Raynham Hall Museum (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Oyster Bay.
Also see . . . Sinking of USS Maine, 15 February 1898. Naval History & Heritage website. (Submitted on May 5, 2013, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.)
Credits. This page was last revised on February 6, 2021. It was originally submitted on May 5, 2013, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 586 times since then and 11 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on May 5, 2013, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.