Daytona Beach in Volusia County, Florida — The American South (South Atlantic)
Philippine-American War/Boxer Rebellion/Border War
— Tom Staed Veterans Memorial Bridge —
Inscription.
Philippine-American War
1899–1902
Following the Treaty of Paris, Filipino revolutionaries for independence in 1946
Total Active Serving 126,000
Killed In Action 6,165
Wounded In Action 3,000
Boxer Rebellion
1899-1901
Arising from anti-foreign sentiment, the conflict involved the Eight-Nation Alliances defense of foreign diplomats and civilians in Beijing.
Total Active Serving 50,255
Killed In Action 131
Wounded In Action 204
Border War
1910–1919
Along with the Bandit War in Texas, this conflict succeed in engaging Poncho Villa’s Villista rebels, and securing several border towns.
Causalities Unknown
Erected 2020 by City of Daytona Beach.
Topics. This memorial is listed in this topic list: Military.
Location. 29° 12.697′ N, 81° 0.596′ W. Marker is in Daytona Beach, Florida, in Volusia County. Memorial is on Silver Beach Avenue, 0.3 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. Spanish–American War (within shouting distance of this marker); Operation Urgent Fury/Beirut Barracks Bombing/Operation El Dorado Canyon (within shouting distance of this marker); World War I (within shouting distance of this marker); Vietnam War (within shouting distance of this marker); World War II (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Vietnam War (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Operations Desert Shield & Desert Storm (about 300 feet away); Overthow of the Kingdom of Hawaii/Second Samoan Civil War (about 300 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 16, 2020. It was originally submitted on August 15, 2020, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. This page has been viewed 141 times since then and 28 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on August 15, 2020, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.