Troy in Rensselaer County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Rensselaer County Spanish-American War Memorial
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Photographed by Steve Stoessel, June 8, 2019
1. Rensselaer County Spanish-American War Memorial
Erected by the County of Rensselaer commemorating the valor and patriotism of the men of this county who served in the war with Spain, Philippine Insurrection and China Relief Expedition 1898 - 1902.
Erected 1925 by Margus Russell Camp 2, United Spanish War Veterans, and Rensselaer County Board of Supervisors.
Topics. This memorial is listed in this topic list: War, Spanish-American.
Location. 42° 43.733′ N, 73° 41.566′ W. Memorial is in Troy, New York, in Rensselaer County. It is on Congress Street (New York State Route 2), on the left when traveling west. Touch for map. Memorial is in this post office area: Troy NY 12180, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this memorial is in Upstate New York, in the Capital District, and in the Albany Metropolitan Area. It is also in the American Northeast and in the Mid-Atlantic. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Netherland and also one of the original Thirteen Colonies.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: On This Site (within shouting distance of this marker); Julia Howard Bush Memorial Center (within shouting distance of this marker); Second Ward World War II Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Emma Hart Willard (within shouting distance of this marker); Rensselaer County's First Courthouse (within shouting distance of this marker); Fredericka Voorhaar Slingerland Alumnae House (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct
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Photographed by Steve Stoessel, June 8, 2019
2. Rensselaer County Spanish-American War Memorial
Photographed by Steve Stoessel, June 8, 2019
3. Rensselaer County Spanish-American War Memorial
Credits. This page was last revised on June 13, 2019. It was originally submitted on June 12, 2019, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York. This page has been viewed 375 times since then and 18 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on June 12, 2019, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
