Three Oaks in Berrien County, Michigan — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
The Dewey Cannon
Photographed By M. Bowyer, July 10, 2007
1. The Dewey Cannon Marker
This cannon, captured in the Spanish-American War by Admiral Dewey, was presented to Three Oaks when its citizens raised $1,400 for a memorial to the men of the battleship Maine. This was the largest contribution, per capita, of any community in the nation. “Three Oaks Against the World,” a local paper proudly boasted. This park was dedicated October 17, 1899, by President William McKinley, and others. Presentation of the cannon took place on June 28, 1900. Guest of honor was Helen Miller Gould, called the Spanish-American War’s “Florence Nightingale.” Thousands of people were in attendance on each occasion.Erected 1963 by Michigan Historical Commission. (Marker Number S0239.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: War, Spanish-American • Waterways & Vessels. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #25 William McKinley, and the Michigan Historical Commission series lists. A significant historical month for this entry is June 1750.
Location.
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Other nearby markers. At least 5 other markers are within 6 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Lakeside Inn (approx. 4.6 miles away); Gordon Beach Inn (approx. 5 miles away); Carl Sandburg / Chikaming Goat Farm (approx. 5 miles away); The 9-11 attacks resulted in the death of 2,996 people (approx. 5.6 miles away); 9:03 a.m. September 11th 2001 (approx. 5.6 miles away).
Also see . . .
1. The Life of Admiral George Dewey (1837–1917). by Brian Miller on the Spanish American War Centennial Website. (Submitted on July 13, 2007.)
2. Hellen Miller Gould. (Submitted on July 13, 2007.)
Photographed By M. Bowyer, July 10, 2007
2. The Dewey Cannon Marker
Photographed By M. Bowyer, July 10, 2007
3. The Dewey Cannon
Inscription on the base: “The Dewey Cannon, Captured at Manilla.”
Photographed By M. Bowyer, July 10, 2007
4. The Dewey Cannon
Photographed By M. Bowyer, July 10, 2007
5. Three Oaks Centennial Stone underneath the marker
Photographed By M. Bowyer, July 10, 2007
6. The gazebo behind the Dewey Cannon
Credits. This page was last revised on November 23, 2019. It was originally submitted on July 10, 2007, by M. Bowyer of Indianapolis, Indiana. This page has been viewed 3,580 times since then and 162 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on July 10, 2007, by M. Bowyer of Indianapolis, Indiana. • J. J. Prats was the editor who published this page.
