Athens in Athens-Clarke County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)

Dedicated to the Veterans of 1898 to 1902

Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, July 6, 2018

1. Dedicated to the Veterans of 1898 to 1902 Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the 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 the
Camps and Auxiliaries of the Department of Georgia
United States War Veterans at the 19th Annual Convention
May 18-20, 1941

Erected 1941 by Camps and Auxiliaries of the Department of Georgia, United States War Veterans.

Topics and series. This memorial is listed in this topic list: War, Spanish-American. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #25 William McKinley series list.

Location. 33° 57.568′ N, 83° 22.57′ W. Marker is in Athens, Georgia, in Athens-Clarke County. Memorial is at the intersection of E Washington Street and College Avenue, on the right when traveling west on E Washington Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 155 E Washington Street, Athens GA 30601, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Athens Double-Barrelled Cannon (within shouting distance of this marker);

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Dr. Moses Waddel (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); First Flight in Georgia (about 300 feet away); First Presbyterian Church (about 300 feet away); Georgia Theatre (about 500 feet away); Clarke County (about 600 feet away); Commeration of the Golden Anniversary of a Classic Partnership (about 700 feet away); University of Georgia (about 700 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Athens.

Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, July 6, 2018

2. Dedicated to the Veterans of 1898 to 1902 Marker

The marker can be seen towards the left in front of the Athens-Clarke County City Hall.

The statue to the right is the "Spirit of Athens," by William J. Thompson, commemorating the Olympic Games of 1996 (in which volleyball, soccer, and rhythmic gymnastics were played in Athens).

Credits. This page was last revised on July 16, 2018. It was originally submitted on July 16, 2018, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana. This page has been viewed 244 times since then and 74 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 16, 2018, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana.