Clyde in Sandusky County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
George Burton Meek
Photographed By Craig Doda, May 27, 2022
1. George Burton Meek Marker
Killed in action on
Torpedo Boat Winslow
May 11, 1898
The first to be killed in
the service of U.S.
in the War with Spain
Topics. This memorial is listed in this topic list: War, Spanish-American. A significant historical date for this entry is May 11, 1898.
Location. 41° 18.583′ N, 82° 58.139′ W. Marker is in Clyde, Ohio, in Sandusky County. Memorial can be reached from E. Maple Street, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Clyde OH 43410, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. American Revolutionay War Tree (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Welcome to McPherson Cemetery (about 400 feet away); Veterans Memorial (about 500 feet away); World War II Veterans Memorial (about 500 feet away); James Birdseye McPherson (about 600 feet away); McPherson Cemetery (about 600 feet away); General James Birdseye McPherson (about 700 feet away); McPherson Birthplace (approx. 0.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Clyde.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 15, 2022. It was originally submitted on June 12, 2022, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. This page has been viewed 136 times since then and 20 times this year. Photo 1. submitted on June 12, 2022, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
