Fairgrounds in Columbus in Franklin County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Mexican-American War Memorial
"Erected by a proud century to honor the patriotic volunteers who answered their country's call in the War with Mexico."
"Arise, arise!
Shake off your chains!
Your cause is just,
so heaven odains"
"Then emulate
The deeds of yore
Let victory
Crown the day."
Buena Vista • Chapultepeg • Vera Cruz • Mexico City • Monterey
Erected 1976 by The American Legion Department of Ohio, presented to the Ohio Historical Society.
Topics. This memorial is listed in this topic list: War, Mexican-American.
Location. 40° 0.435′ N, 82° 59.274′ W. Marker is in Columbus, Ohio, in Franklin County. It is in Fairgrounds. Memorial can be reached from History Street north of East 17th Street, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Columbus OH 43211, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Basket Ball (within shouting distance of this marker); Victorian Playgrounds (within shouting distance of this marker); Recycling in the Victorian Era (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Oil Drilling Equipment (about 700 feet away); Coal Car / Double Water Wheel Turbine
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Credits. This page was last revised on February 3, 2023. It was originally submitted on June 30, 2022, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 72 times since then and 8 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on June 30, 2022, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
