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Augusta in Richmond County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)
 

The Veterans of 1898-1902

 
 
The Veterans of 1898-1902 Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed by Mike Stroud, July 2008
1. The Veterans of 1898-1902 Marker
Inscription.
"You Triumphed Over Obstacles
Which Would Have Overcome Men
Less Brave And Determined"
                       President McKinley

Dedicated to

The Veterans Of 1898 to 1902
by Department of Georgia National Auxiliary
United Spanish War Veterans
At the Twentieth Annual Convention
May 3, 4, & 5 1942

 
Erected 1942 by Department of Georgia National Auxiliary, United Spanish War Veterans.
 
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: MilitaryWar, Spanish-American. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #25 William McKinley series list. A significant historical month for this entry is May 1927.
 
Location. 33° 28.441′ N, 81° 58.102′ W. Marker is in Augusta, Georgia, in Richmond County. It is at the intersection of Greene Street and 9th Street, in the median on Greene Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Augusta GA 30901, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the American South. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, the Western Hemisphere, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once one of the original Thirteen Colonies and also the Antebellum South.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: 4th Infantry (Ivy) Division (a few steps from this marker); Richard Henry Wilde Monument (within shouting distance of this marker); Samuel Hammond (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); World War
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(about 500 feet away); Bell System at Augusta, Georgia (about 500 feet away); The First Baptist Church (about 600 feet away); First Baptist Church Convention (about 600 feet away); Woodmen Of The World Memorial (about 700 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Augusta.
 
Related marker. Click here for another marker that is related to this marker. An identical maker in Atlantic City, New Jersey
 
The Veterans of 1898-1902 Marker looking east on Greene St. image. Click for full size.
Photographed by Mike Stroud, 2008
2. The Veterans of 1898-1902 Marker looking east on Greene St.
 
 
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on August 13, 2008, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. This page has been viewed 1,958 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos:   1, 2. submitted on August 13, 2008, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.
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Jun. 21, 2026