Forest Park in St. Louis, Missouri — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
"El Examinador"
(The Inspector)
Number 1197
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Cast at the Royal Artillery Foundry Seville, Spain March 21, 1783 during the Reign of Carlos III. Was turned over to the United States Army at Santiago, Cuba following the Spanish-American War of 1898. Presented to the City of Saint Louis, Missouri in 1900.
Topics. This memorial is listed in this topic list: War, Spanish-American. A significant historical date for this entry is March 21, 1783.
Location. 38° 38.677′ N, 90° 16.785′ W. Marker is in St. Louis, Missouri. It is in Forest Park. Memorial is on Grand Drive east of Cricket Drive, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 5533 Lindell Blvd, Saint Louis MO 63112, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Dennis & Judith Jones Visitor and Education Center (approx. 0.2 miles away); How Do We Divide Our Land? (approx. 0.2 miles away); The Original Lindell Pavilion (approx. 0.2 miles away); How Should People Gain Access to Their Park? (approx. 0.2 miles away); The Original Music Pagoda (approx. ¼ mile away); General Franz Sigel (approx. ¼ mile away); How Will We Open Our City to the World? (approx. ¼ mile away); Welcome to Forest Park (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in St. Louis.
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