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Trophy From Morro Castle

 
 
Trophy From Morro Castle Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed by Craig Doda, April 8, 2023
1. Trophy From Morro Castle Marker
Inscription. Trophy from Morro Castle at the entrance of Santiago Harbor, Cuba taken July 17, 1898.

Loaned as an object lesson to the rising generation of the valor of American soldiers dedicated June 23, 1899.
 
Erected 1899.
 
Topics. This memorial is listed in this topic list: War, Spanish-American.
 
Location. 42° 34.898′ N, 71° 26.287′ W. Memorial is in Westford, Massachusetts, in Middlesex County. It is on Main Street, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Memorial is at or near this postal address: 50 Main Street, Westford MA 01886, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this memorial is in Greater Boston. It is also in the American Northeast and in New England. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once one of the original Thirteen Colonies.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Westford War Memorial (a few steps from this marker); Westford 9-11 Memorial (a few steps from this marker); Westford Remembers 9-11 Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); The Meetinghouse (within shouting distance of this marker); Westford Town Hall (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Westford World War II Memorial (about 300 feet away); Colonel John Robinson (about 300 feet away); Westford Vietnam & Korean Vets Memorial (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Westford.
 
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Trophy From Morro Castle Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed by Craig Doda, April 8, 2023
2. Trophy From Morro Castle Marker
Trophy From Morro Castle Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed by Craig Doda, April 8, 2023
3. Trophy From Morro Castle Marker
Trophy From Morro Castle Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed by Craig Doda, April 8, 2023
4. Trophy From Morro Castle Marker
 
 
Credits. This page was last revised on April 23, 2023. It was originally submitted on April 20, 2023, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. This page has been viewed 186 times since then and 9 times this year. Photos:   1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on April 20, 2023, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
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Jun. 8, 2026