Burns Park in Ann Arbor in Washtenaw County, Michigan — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Spanish-American War Memorial
Photographed By J.T. Lambrou, September 10, 2021
1. Spanish-American War Memorial
In Honor Of The
U of M
Men
Who Fought In The War
Against Spain
Class of ’99
Erected by Class of 1899, University of Michigan.
Topics. This memorial is listed in this topic list: War, Spanish-American.
Location. 42° 16.557′ N, 83° 44.347′ W. Marker is in Ann Arbor, Michigan, in Washtenaw County. It is in Burns Park. Memorial can be reached from South University Avenue near South State Street. Memorial is just south of Haven Hall. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 505 S State St, Ann Arbor MI 48109, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Xi Psi Phi Fraternity (within shouting distance of this marker); Robert Brackett Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Tappan Hall (within shouting distance of this marker); Acacia (within shouting distance of this marker); Alumni Memorial Hall (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Joseph Whiting (about 400 feet away); The President's House (about 400 feet away); Douglass Houghton (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Ann Arbor.
Also see . . . Veterans memorials on the University of Michigan campus.
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Additional commentary.
1. Spanish Mortar
This mortar was cast in Seville, Spain in 1724 and later used in Cuba. It was one of four captured guns given to the State of Michigan and is believed to be from Morro Castle.
— Submitted September 13, 2021, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan.
Photographed By J.T. Lambrou, September 10, 2021
2. Spanish-American War Memorial
Photographed By J.T. Lambrou, September 10, 2021
3. Spanish-American War Memorial
Credits. This page was last revised on September 2, 2023. It was originally submitted on September 13, 2021, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan. This page has been viewed 144 times since then and 34 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on September 13, 2021, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan. • Mark Hilton was the editor who published this page.
