Melbourne in Brevard County, Florida — The American South (South Atlantic)
Spanish-American War
[Melbourne Military Memorial Park]
Photographed By Brandon D Cross, April 9, 2022
1. Spanish-American War Marker
The Spanish-American War began when Cuban
revolutionaries attempted to gain freedom from Spanish control. American interests in Cuba became the initiative for America to join the revolutionaries and to declare war on Spain. The war took place in 1898, lasting only 8 months. “The Treaty of Paris” was signed on
December 10, 1898, bringing the short lived war to an end with Cubans obtaining their freedom and the United States receiving territories from Spain. There were 385 Americans KIA, 2061 non
combat casualties and 1662 WIA. Estimated cost of war $283,200,000.Erected by Melbourne Military Memorial Park.
Topics. This memorial is listed in this topic list: War, Spanish-American.
Location. 28° 5.016′ N, 80° 36.819′ W. Marker is in Melbourne, Florida, in Brevard County. Memorial can be reached from Oak Street south of East Hibiscus Boulevard, on the right when traveling north. Marker is located within Melbourne Military Memorial Park. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1601 Oak St, Melbourne FL 32901, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker
Photographed By Brandon D Cross, April 9, 2022
2. Spanish-American War Marker
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Also see . . . The Spanish-American War, 1898. (Submitted on April 11, 2022, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida.)
Credits. This page was last revised on April 16, 2022. It was originally submitted on April 11, 2022, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. This page has been viewed 85 times since then and 18 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 11, 2022, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.
