Decatur in Adams County, Indiana — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
U.S.S. Maine Memorial
Photographed By Craig Doda, November 27, 2022
1. In Memoriam Marker
U.S.S. Maine
Destroyed in Havana Harbor
February 15th 1898
This tablet is cast from metal recovered from the U.S.S. Maine
Topics and series. This memorial is listed in these topic lists: War, Spanish-American • Waterways & Vessels. In addition, it is included in the U.S.S. Maine Memorial Markers series list. A significant historical date for this entry is February 15, 1898.
Location. 40° 49.774′ N, 84° 55.495′ W. Marker is in Decatur, Indiana, in Adams County. Memorial is at the intersection of South 3rd Street and Court Street, on the right when traveling north on South 3rd Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 220 Madison St, Decatur IN 46733, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Adams County Peace Monument and Veterans Wall of Honor (here, next to this marker); The First County Jail (within shouting distance of this marker); Scouting A Path To The Future (within shouting distance of this marker); Decatur The County Seat (within shouting distance of this marker); Decatur Rotary Club (within shouting distance of this marker); The First Election 1833 (within shouting distance of this marker); Adams County Veterans Memorial
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Photographed By Craig Doda, November 27, 2022
2. U.S.S. Maine Memorial
Credits. This page was last revised on December 1, 2022. It was originally submitted on November 30, 2022, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. This page has been viewed 87 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 30, 2022, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.
