Rockford in Mercer County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
In Honor Of Marines
"Semper Fidelis-Always Faithful"
Photographed By Craig Doda, January 22, 2022
1. In Honor Of Marines Marker
On November 10, 1775, the continental marines were established to conduct ship-to-ship fighting, provide shipboard security and discipline enforcement, and assist in landing forces.
Conducting expeditionary and amphibious operations, the marine corp has been a component of the U.S. Navy since June 30, 1834.
The marines have been involved in all wars of the U.S., and in most instances were the first, or among the first, to fight.
Topics. This memorial is listed in these topic lists: Military • War, US Revolutionary. A significant historical date for this entry is November 10, 1775.
Location. 40° 41.703′ N, 84° 38.908′ W. Marker is in Rockford, Ohio, in Mercer County. Memorial is on West Bridge Street (U.S. 33) just east of North Jay Street, on the left when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 105 W Bridge St, Rockford OH 45882, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. In Honor Of Coast Guard (here, next to this marker); Rockford Veterans Memorial (a few steps from this marker); In Honor Of Navy (a few steps from this marker); Hedges Memorial Park (a few steps from this marker); In Honor Of Air Force (a few steps from this marker); In Honor Of Army (a few steps
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Photographed By Craig Doda, January 22, 2022
2. In Honor Of Marines Marker
Photographed By Craig Doda, January 22, 2022
3. In Honor Of Marines Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on January 29, 2022. It was originally submitted on January 25, 2022, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. This page has been viewed 84 times since then and 5 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on January 25, 2022, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.
