Mansfield in Richland County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Commander Edward Parker Wood

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., June 6, 2009

1. Commander Edward Parker Wood Marker

Inscription.
In memory of
Commander
Edward Parker Wood
United States Navy
who commanded the U.S.S. Petrel
at the Battle of Manila Bay
May 1, 1898.
Born in Mansfield August 16, 1848
Died in Washington December 11, 1899

Erected by Mary Washington Chapter, D.A.R., and the Citizens of Mansfield.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Patriots & Patriotism • War, Spanish-American • Waterways & Vessels. In addition, it is included in the Daughters of the American Revolution series list. A significant historical month for this entry is May 1839.

Location. 40° 45.527′ N, 82° 30.969′ W. Marker is in Mansfield, Ohio, in Richland County. Marker is on Park Avenue West (Ohio Route 430), on the right when traveling west. Marker is in the entrance alcove of the Mansfield Memorial Museum (former Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hall). Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 34 Park Avenue West, Mansfield OH 44902, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Sultana Tragedy (here, next to this marker); Madison Township Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Building (here, next to this marker); Johnny Appleseed’s Run for Reinforcements (within shouting distance

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of this marker); Mansfield Blue Star Mothers War Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Abraham Lincoln (within shouting distance of this marker); Allen J. (A. J.) Vandayburg (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Richland County Korean War Memorial (about 300 feet away); Richland County World War I Memorial (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Mansfield.

Also see . . .
1. The USS Petrel. The USS PETREL was one of the early vessels in the modernization of the United States Navy. She sailed into Manila Bay with Commodore Dewey's USS OLYMPIA, and the remainder of the Asiatic Squadron on May 1, 1898, and aided in the destruction of Admiral Montojo's Spanish squadron. She continued to see active service throughout the war. (Submitted on July 22, 2009.)

2. Account of Commander E. P. Wood of the Battle of Manila Bay. (Submitted on July 22, 2009.)

Additional keywords. War with Phillipines

Mansfield Memorial Museum (Former Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hall) image. Click for full size.

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., June 6, 2009

2. Mansfield Memorial Museum (Former Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hall)

Commander Edward Parker Wood Marker Detail image. Click for full size.

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., June 6, 2009

3. Commander Edward Parker Wood Marker Detail

Credits. This page was last revised on December 2, 2019. It was originally submitted on July 17, 2009, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 1,294 times since then and 9 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on July 17, 2009, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.