Tampa in Hillsborough County, Florida — The American South (South Atlantic)
Mexican War, 1846-1848
Hillsborough County Veterans Memorial Park
Photographed By Brandon D Cross, March 7, 2022
1. Mexican War, 1846-1848 Marker
The national destinies of the United States of America and the Republic of Mexico collided in the 1840s over land, pride, and their futures. The two nations were at war by 1846. Thousands of young men served in their respective armies and navies. Florida was asked to contribute five companies of militia volunteers. Three served in Mexico and two were stationed at Fort Brooke in Tampa. This Memorial is dedicated to their sacrifice and service.
Topics. This memorial is listed in these topic lists: Parks & Recreational Areas • War, Mexican-American.
Location. 27° 58.616′ N, 82° 21.81′ W. Marker is in Tampa, Florida, in Hillsborough County. Memorial can be reached from North US Highway 301, 0.2 miles south of East Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd, on the right when traveling south. The marker is located within Hillsborough County Veterans Memorial Park. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 3602 N US Highway 301, Tampa FL 33619, 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 (a few steps from this marker); Veterans of an Earlier Era (a few steps from this
Photographed By Brandon D Cross, March 7, 2022
2. Mexican War, 1846-1848 Marker
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Also see . . . Mexican-American War. (Submitted on March 19, 2022, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida.)
Credits. This page was last revised on March 20, 2022. It was originally submitted on March 19, 2022, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. This page has been viewed 98 times since then and 18 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 19, 2022, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.
