"You triumphed over obstacles which would have overcome men less brave and determined."
President McKinley
458,151
Erected in honor of the veterans of the Spanish-American War — — Map (db m47269) HM
"You triumphed over obstacles which would have overcome men less brace and determined." President McKinley
438 131
Every man a volunteer
Erected in honor of the veterans of the Spanish-American War by the Department of Kentucky . . . — — Map (db m143048) WM
N. Adams, POW W.C. Arnett Milton Barlow John Bell James Blackburn Joseph C.S. Blackburn Charles Boler Abraham Abe Buford John Buford Andrew J. Cogar N. Maffett Crutcher James Davis John C. Davis John W. Davis Lewis . . . — — Map (db m202984) WM
During his more than forty years of service with the Marine Corps, John A. Lejeune participated in campaigns in Panama, Cuba, Mexico, France and Germany. He led the famed 2nd Division, American Expeditionary Force, during World War I with valor and . . . — — Map (db m88608) HM WM
In Memoriam
U.S.S. Maine
Destroyed in Havana Harbor
February 15, 1898
This figurehead from the battleship "Louisiana" is erected in memory of the soldiers and sailors who served the flag in the Spanish-American War. . . . — — Map (db m86012) WM
Spanish War Veterans 1898-1902 USA, Cuba, Porto-Rico, Philippine IslandsErected by the State of Louisiana in honor of her sons who served in The Army and Navy of The United States in The War with Spain, The Philippine Insurrection and the China . . . — — Map (db m115966) WM
When the U.S.S. Maine was commissioned in 1895, it was the first modern American battleship, and the first modern U.S. Navy warship to be built in an American shipyard of materials and components manufactured in the United States. The Maine . . . — — Map (db m186041) HM WM
Battery Hobart was built in 1898 and named for Lieutenant Henry A. Hobart, one
of the first Maine graduates of the U.S. Military Academy, who was killed in action
during the War of 1812. The battery mounted one British-built six-inch gun, . . . — — Map (db m161822) HM
From the 1750s, Portland Harbor was of economic importance as the closest American harbor to Europe and of strategic importance as a protected anchorage for the navy. As part of an upgrading of the harbor defenses in 1873, construction began on a . . . — — Map (db m25385) HM
This Mining Casemate was constructed in 1891, but it was rebuilt in 1903, enlarged in 1907, and modernized during World War II. The function of the casemate was to control the minefield in the main channel, which was laid during the Spanish-American . . . — — Map (db m186118) HM
February 15, 1898 Havana Harbor, Cuba
U.S.S. Battleship Maine explodes killing 260
The event is used by hawkish Assistant Secretary of the Navy, Theodore Roosevelt to pressure President McKinley into the Spanish-American . . . — — Map (db m186370) HM
Two surviving Rodman/Dahlgren Cannon mounted on nearby Egg Rock in 1898 as part of the Coastal Defense Battery at Frenchmans Bay, Bar Harbor.
This plaque honors those men and women who have fought in the defense of our country. — — Map (db m105401) HM WM
The men who volunteered their services
to the Cause of Liberty
in the War with Spain that a nation might
enjoy peace and prosperity
The Birthright of All Men
Honor Roll of Members Past and Present
Charles P. Freeman Ralph L. . . . — — Map (db m54676) WM
Cast at Seville, February 9, 1787.
Dismounted from Fort Toro, Guantanamo Bay, Cuba.
— in bombardment by —
U.S. Navy, June 15th, 1898.
Recovered June 7th, 1899, by
Lieut. Commander Frank E. Fletcher,
commanding U.S.S. Eagle . . . — — Map (db m110600) HM WM
To the memory of
the Soldiers and Sailors
of
the Spanish-American War
1898
—————————
Shield and Scrolls
recovered from wreckage
of U.S.S. Maine
Blown up Havana Harbor, Cuba . . . — — Map (db m110559) WM
Fort Knox never had soldiers living within its walls, except for a few weeks during the Spanish American War (1898) when some Connecticut Volunteers probably camped on the parade ground or in adjacent rooms. During the Civil War, when the largest . . . — — Map (db m55210) HM
This plaque is made from bronze taken
from Battleship Maine when salvaged
from Havana harbor in 1912
In Memoriam
U.S.S. Maine
Destroyed in Havana Harbor
February 15th 1898
This tablet is cast from metal
recovered from the U.S.S. . . . — — Map (db m55696) HM
These anchors known as “Old Fashioned” anchors were made for our Navys first armored cruiser “New York” the flagship of Rear Admiral William T. Sampson during the Spanish-American War and weigh approximately 10,500 lbs. — — Map (db m97273) HM
In 1712, Philemon Lloyd of a prominent family of the Maryland Eastern Shore, had a lot surveyed for him which was to be used by the drummer of the town. The drummer, an alternative to the town crier, was unique in Maryland. His duties were to convey . . . — — Map (db m5422) HM
Sampson Hall
Named In Honor Of
Rear Admiral William Thomas Sampson, U.S.N.
1840-1902
Head of Department of Physics and Chemistry
Chief of Bureau of Ordnance
Superintendent, U.S. Naval Academy
Commander in . . . — — Map (db m114853) HM WM
Before the Park (1674-1896)
Native Americans have used this land for more than 5,000 years, leaving behind piles of oyster shell, along with shards of pottery and projectile points from the Lat Archaic (3,750BC-1,250BC) to the Woodland . . . — — Map (db m98465) HM
Presented by
The United Spanish
War Veterans
of Maryland
1925
On the Muzzle:
Captured by the U.S.S. Dixie
Manned By the First Naval Battalion M.N.G.
Fort Ciamanera, Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, Aug. 22, 1899
Presented to Mayor . . . — — Map (db m79892) WM
Completed in 1900, this battery contained two 3" rapid fire guns. Named in honor of Lieut. Levi Clagett, who was killed in the defense of Fort McHenry. — — Map (db m68690) HM
Built here in 1896 to defend Baltimore from possible naval attack. Named for Col. John Eager Howard, Revolutionary hero. Five coastal artillery batteries bore names of Col. Davis Harris; Francis Scott Key; Judge Joseph H. Nicholson; Brig. Gen. John . . . — — Map (db m68401) HM
Dedicated to all Jewish men and women of Maryland who served in the Armed Forces of the United States of America during War and Peace.
—
American Revolution
Civil War
Spanish-American War
World War I
World War II
Korea . . . — — Map (db m131335) WM
First Sgt. Augustus Walley, a Reisterstown native, awarded The Congressional Medal of Honor for bravery at Cuchillo Negro Mountain, New Mexico. Dedicated on the 100th anniversary of The Spanish-American War July 13, 1998. — — Map (db m7196) HM
This gun was mounted on the starboard bow of the Spanish Flag Ship "Reina Christina" and sunk with that vessel at the Naval Battle in Manila Bay, May 1st, 1898. The shot hole in the shield was caused by a 6 PDR. shell. Presented through Mayor Wm. T. . . . — — Map (db m244828) HM
Judge Laird Goldsborough lived here 1897-1970. As onetime Adjutant General of the Philippines he authored the Island's first constitution. Part of the house is of pre-revolutionary construction.
Among other members of this Caroline County family . . . — — Map (db m3394) HM
Built by Dr. John Thompson Veasey, 1825, of Mount Harmon as he was known, who, with Colonel Thomas Ward Veasey assisted in the defense of Duffys Fort, 1813. He was a greatnephew of George Ross, signer of the Declaration of Independence. His son, . . . — — Map (db m144246) HM
Birthplace of
Rear Admiral
Winfield Scott Schley, USN
Born Oct. 9, 1839 - Died Oct. 2, 1911
"The Hero of Santiago" July 3, 1898 — — Map (db m103444) HM
Coastal fortifications moved into the 20th century with the development of the Endicott System. At Fort Washington, eight reinforced concrete batteries were constructed near the old fort to mount modern artillery. Many support buildings were . . . — — Map (db m46176) HM
Fort Washington Park is the site of the first permanent fort constructed between 1814-1824 to guard the Potomac River approach to our Nation's Capital. Today the park offers many recreational opportunities and programs. Explore the historic sites . . . — — Map (db m4554) HM
1896
The Hagerstown Railway trolley system begins operation. Service is expanded in 1904 to Frederick and into Pennsylvania, becoming the first inter-urban rural rail system in the country. The last car runs in 1947.
1898
America . . . — — Map (db m145993) HM
Bloom Park was one of the very first monuments erected in the United States to honor the veterans of the Spanish-American War (1898-99). It was dedicated on July 4, 1900. The keynote speaker at the ceremony was Henry Kyd Douglas a former Adjutant . . . — — Map (db m107396) HM
About 200,000 African-Americans served in the Civil War. When the army reorganized at the end of the war, it established six regiments in the regular army to be composed of African-American recruits. The 9th and 10th Cavalry Regiments and four . . . — — Map (db m159782) HM
In memory of the the men from Washington County Maryland who served in the Armed Forces of the United States of America during the war with Spain, the China Relief Expedition and the Philippine Insurrection. — — Map (db m8139) HM
This bronze cannon was made at Douai France in 1751, by Berenger the great gun manufacturer, for the House of the Bourbons. After many travels and vicissitudes, it was discovered mounted in defence of Fort Morro Santiago, Cuba. Upon the surrender of . . . — — Map (db m8140) HM
In Honor Of The
Men Of Barnstable
Who Served In
The Revolution
The War Of 1812
The Civil War
The War With Spain
The War With Germany
This Stone Marks The Spot
From Which The Soldiers
Marched To Boston
In . . . — — Map (db m142182) WM
To the memory of those who faithfully served their country in the war with Spain The Philippine insurrection and the China relief expedition.
1898-1902
All were volunteers — — Map (db m57023) HM
This Monument Commemorates
The Volunteer Services of
The Men from the
City of Taunton
Who on land and sea defended
the nations honor in the war
with Spain, the Insurrection in
the Philippines and the Chinese
Relief Expedition . . . — — Map (db m210033) WM
North facing, front side
G. Co. Eighth Regiment Massachusetts Infantry, U.S. Vols.
Reviewed by General Maximo Gomez
at Matanzas, Cuba, February 20, 1899
Gloucester's sons, one hundred strong
answered the nation's call to arms . . . — — Map (db m75261) WM
"--In conflict with the enemy distinguished
himself conspicuously by gallantry and
intrepidity at the risk of his life above
and beyond the call of duty"
At Cienfuegos, Cuba, May 11, 1898. — — Map (db m220732) WM
In Memoriam
to
members
Lieut. Charles H. Field
Camp No. 51
U.S.W.V.
Greenfield, Mass.
Honor Roll
Company L, 2nd Reg. Mass. Inf'y U.S.V.
Frederick E. Pierce Capt.
Charles H. Field 1st Lieut.
Fayette B. Mason 2nd . . . — — Map (db m231066) WM
Dedicated to Lt. Gen. Arthur MacArthur U.S. Army by the people of Chicopee, Mass. on September 7, 1942 Born in house at this square June 2, 1845 Died September 5, 1912 — — Map (db m56053) HM
( west side )
Spanish-American War
Barbour, Frank E. · Barrett, Thomas J. · Belleville, Alfred · Cole, Eugene F. · Collins, Henry · Cranston, Charles H. · Crowley, John R. · Dragon, Raoul F. · Eastwood, Daniel W. · Farnham, Fred S. · . . . — — Map (db m194942) WM
Concord places this stone honouring the memory of Corporal Ralph P Hosmer Private Charles A. Hart Private George Adams of Concords Company I Sixth Massachusetts Infantry. They died at Utuado Puerto Rico in the service of their country. . . . — — Map (db m107680) HM WM
Pedestal Base Hudson 1861 - 1898 - 1917 - 1941 - 1950 - 1965 Main Panel In honor of those who fought for our country Back Roll of Honor 1861 Civil War 1865 Names of Veterans of the Civil War 1898 Spanish American War . . . — — Map (db m66308) WM
Dedicated Sept. 2, 1905 to the memory of the veterans of the Civil War and Spanish Wars. The erection of this monument is largely the efforts of the Women connected with the patriotic organizations of the veterans. This spot was set aside for . . . — — Map (db m65898) WM
[ front ]
Philippine Islands
Cuba
Porto Rico
U.S.A.
Spanish War Veterans
1898 - 1902
[ back ]
This Monument Erected By
The City of Malden
To Her Sons
Who on Land and Sea Defended
The Nation's Honor in the . . . — — Map (db m36777) HM
Front Panel Ernest D Marshall Willis H Page John O Cole Louis Sasseville William S Wadden Timothy E McGee Ernest A Carpenter Arhur B Hersey Cornelius J Donahue Joseph North George Lynch Herbert H Chase They died . . . — — Map (db m66598) WM
Trophy from Morro Castle
at the entrance of
Santiago Harbor, Cuba
taken July 17, 1898.
Loaned as an object lesson
to the rising generation of
the valor of American soldiers
dedicated June 23, 1899. — — Map (db m220730) WM
The Town of Westford dedicates this memorial to the men and women who served their country from the Pioneers down through the World War.
Love of freedom linked the generations.
"Liberty and Union now and forever one and . . . — — Map (db m232786) WM
In remembrance of the men of Franklin who volunteered to serve in the war against Spain because of:
· Conflict of Spanish policies threatening the United States power in the western hemisphere
· Mysterious Sinking of the U.S. Battleship . . . — — Map (db m61369) WM
In grateful recognition
of its sons who served
in the
Spanish-American War
This tablet is placed
by the Town of East Bridgewater
1941 — — Map (db m209331) WM
In Memory of the Men Who Made
the Ultimate Sacrifice
Spanish American War, World War I, World War II
Spanish-American War
Peter A. Bowler John A. Cullinan Patrick H. Mahoney
Joseph B. Murphy Joseph E. . . . — — Map (db m118204) WM
Formerly the Columbus Avenue Playground, this site was renamed July 20, 1920, for Sgt. William Edward Carter, who served forty years with distinction for God and Country.
Sgt. Carter enlisted in the 6th Massachusetts Volunteer Militia on . . . — — Map (db m214999) HM WM
This Memorial is Erected
by the
Town of Brookfield
To its Men and Women Who Served
in the Military and Naval Forces of Their Country
Civil, Spanish and World Wars
1898 · Spanish American War · 1898
Felix Archambeault · Fred E. . . . — — Map (db m198790) WM
To the memory of
Dudley's heroes of 1776 who bore arms
to found
an independent nation
Her patriots of 1861-1865
who offered their lives
to preserve the Union
Her soldiers
in the Spanish and Philippine Wars
1898
This . . . — — Map (db m137560) WM
This monument erected by the city of Fitchburg to commemorate the valour and patriotism of the men who served in the war with Spain Philippine insurrection and China relief expedition1898-1902. Dedicated September 1,1924 under the auspices Guanica . . . — — Map (db m133358) WM
Erected by the citizens of Gardner and gratefully dedicated to the veterans of the Spanish-American War and The Philippine insurrection 1898-1902 — — Map (db m133587) WM
Private Sullivan
U.S. Marine Corps, U.S.S. Marblehead
For heroism and gallantry under enemy fire
Received Congressional Medal of Honor
Cutting cables Cienfuegos Cuba
May 11, 1898 — — Map (db m191716) WM
This Memorial
Is Erected in 1921, by the Town of
West Brookfield
In Honor of the Civil, Spanish
and World War Veterans
1917 The World War 1919
Hugh A. Allen · John H. Anderson · George H. Anderson · Arthur H. Brigham · Ralph S. . . . — — Map (db m198957) WM
In honor of those
who served in the Spanish-American War
Company A, 2nd Mass. Inf., U. S. V.
The Worcester City Guards
Mustered into the United States
service May 3, 1898
Mustered out Nov. 3, 1898. . . . — — Map (db m151820) WM
In honor of those
who served in the Spanish-American War
Company C, 2nd Mass. Inf. U. S. V.
The Worcester Light Infantry
Mustered into the United States
Service May 3, 1898
Mustered out Nov. 3, 1898 . . . — — Map (db m151816) WM
In honor of those
who served in the Spanish-American War
Company H, 2nd Mass. Inf., U. S. V.
The Wellington Rifles
Mustered into the United States
Service May 3, 1898
Mustered out Nov. 3, 1898. . . . — — Map (db m151818) WM
In Memoriam
U.S.S. Maine
Destroyed in Havana Harbor
February 15th 1898
This tablet is cast from metal recovered from the U.S.S. Maine — — Map (db m74606) WM
U.S.S. Maine, destroyed in Havana harbor February 15th 1898. This tablet cast from metal recovered from the U.S.S. Maine.
(on the shield) ☆ Patriotism ☆ Devotion ☆
— — Map (db m233608) WM
In Memoriam
U.S.S. Maine
Destroyed in Havana Harbor
February 15th 1898
This tablet is cast from metal recovered from the U.S.S. Maine — — Map (db m68477) WM
This cannon, captured in the Spanish-American War by Admiral Dewey, was presented to Three Oaks when its citizens raised $1,400 for a memorial to the men of the battleship Maine. This was the largest contribution, per capita, of any community in the . . . — — Map (db m1603) HM
(Front Panel)
To the memory
of the
soldier dead
Erected by Butterworth
Woman's Relief Corps No. 31
and the Citizens of
Coldwater
Dec 1906
(Right Side Panel)
To the memory
of the
soldiers of the . . . — — Map (db m66718) WM
Born at Rochester, Michigan, June 23, 1840
Died at San Jose, California, December 28, 1912
Civil War 1861-1863
Private Duryees Zouaves, 5th N.Y. Inf.
Michigan National Guard
Enlisted 1876
Commissioned Capt. Co. A, 2nd Regt. . . . — — Map (db m66691) HM WM
Erected by the citizenry of Chippewa County in appreciation of the services of their war heroes.
Civil War 1861-1865; Spanish American War 1898-1902; World War 1917-1918 — — Map (db m92742) WM
Engineer Soldier Martyr to his country
Lieut., 9th Cavalry, USA Spanish American War
Major, 20th Engineers, USA World War
That his name may be recorded and his virtues remembered, this remnant of the primeval pine forests which he loved is . . . — — Map (db m169875) WM
We Dedicate This Plaque
"To The Ones Who Served"
In The
Spanish-American War
1898
World War I
1914-1918
World War II
1941-1945
The Korean Conflict . . . — — Map (db m171845) WM
To the heroes of all wars
Forever honoring all the men and
women of Genesee County who
served in the Armed Forces of
the United States in time of war
Dedicated May 30, 1951 — — Map (db m182993) HM
In memory of the Soldiers & Sailors who fought in the wars of our Country
1861-1865
1812-1814
1846-1848
Erected by the Township of Flushing
A.D. 1906
1898 — — Map (db m189581) WM
This tablet was erected
and dedicated by the people of
Grand Traverse region
May 30, 1924
in honor of
all her boys who served
in the Spanish-American War
and in ever grateful memory of
those who died while in service.
Grenville . . . — — Map (db m98221) WM
To commemorate the valor and patriotism of the men of the nation who served in the War with Spain, the Philippine Insurrection and the China Relief Expedition 1898 - 1902.This monument erected through the efforts of the various camps and auxiliaries . . . — — Map (db m99954) WM
