Daytona Beach in Volusia County, Florida — The American South (South Atlantic)
American Revolutionary War
1775 - 1783
— Tom Staed Veterans Memorial Bridge —
The Thirteen Colonies fought for session from the British Empire and freedom from European rule. On July 4, 1776, the declaration of Independence established a new nation, the United States of America.
Total Active U.S. Military 217,000
Killed in Action 4,435
Wounded in Action 6,188
Erected 2020 by City of Daytona Beach.
Topics. This memorial is listed in this topic list: War, US Revolutionary.
Location. 29° 12.612′ N, 81° 0.79′ W. Marker is in Daytona Beach, Florida, in Volusia County. Memorial is on East Orange Avenue, 0.1 miles east of City Island Parkway, on the right when traveling east. Marker located on the Tom Staed Veterans Memorial Bridge. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Daytona Beach FL 32114, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Northwest Indian War/Quasi-War/First Barbary War (within shouting distance of this marker); Military Intervention in Libya (within shouting distance of this marker); The War of 1812 (within shouting distance of this marker); Tecumseh’s War/Creek War/Second Barbary War (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); American Indian Wars (about 500 feet away); Operation Iraqi Freedom (about 500 feet away); Mexican-American War (about 600 feet away); Operation Enduring Freedom (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Daytona Beach.
More about this marker. Currently there are 25 historic markers, commemorating America's military conflicts, located at scenic overlooks on the bridge. Florida’s first concrete arch bridge is named after Daytona Beach’s most renowned hotelier and entrepreneur.
Credits. This page was last revised on August 14, 2020. It was originally submitted on August 13, 2020, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. This page has been viewed 113 times since then and 34 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on August 13, 2020, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.