Tampa in Hillsborough County, Florida — The American South (South Atlantic)
The Rough Riders Passed By Here
They commandeered some wagons, and moved men, material and animals, through this intersection to their encampment on the Tampa Bay Hotel Road, about one mile west of the river. The Rough Riders who "could whip Caesar's Tenth Legion," brought enduring fame to Tampa.
Erected by First U.S. Volunteer Cavalry Regiment- Rough Riders,Inc. Historical Committe: Dr. Jas. W. Covington, Tony Pizzo & Hampton Dunn.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Animals • Roads & Vehicles • War, Spanish-American. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #26 Theodore Roosevelt series list. A significant historical month for this entry is June 1815.
Location. 27° 56.834′ N, 82° 27.471′ W. Marker is in Tampa, Florida, in Hillsborough County. Marker is on North Franklin Street (State Road 60), on the right when traveling south. Between East Kennedy Boulevard and Jackson Street. This section of Franklin Street is restricted to pedestrian traffic only. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Tampa FL 33602, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Lt. Col. Frank S. Adamo, M.D. (a few steps from this marker); Tampa POW/MIA (a few steps from this marker); William F. Poe Plaza (within shouting distance of this marker); The Salvation Army (within shouting distance of this marker); Tampa's First Paved Sidewalk (within shouting distance of this marker); Capt. James McKay, I (1808 - 1876) (within shouting distance of this marker); John F. Kennedy in Tampa (within shouting distance of this marker); Great 1909 Auto Race (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Tampa.
Regarding The Rough Riders Passed By Here. Rough Riders embarkation point was Tampa, Florida.
Related markers. Click here for a list of markers that are related to this marker. To better understand the relationship, study each marker in the order shown.
Credits. This page was last revised on November 10, 2019. It was originally submitted on January 23, 2009, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. This page has been viewed 2,440 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 23, 2009, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. 3. submitted on July 30, 2010, by Glenn Sheffield of Tampa, Florida. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.