Monterey in Monterey County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)

Admiral Raymond A. Spruance Plaza

Photographed by Col. James F. Jamison, USMC (Ret), May 17, 2023

1. Admiral Raymond A. Spruance Plaza Marker

Inscription. This plaza is dedicated in honor of an exemplary naval combat commander of WWII. The Great American victories of Midway, the Marshalls, the Philippine Sea, Iwo Jima and Okinawa are symbols of his special genius. In a similar fashion he achieved further distinction in diplomacy as ambassador to the Republic of the Philippines from 1952-1955. Few Americans served their country so effectively and at such high levels as this quiet warrior. His career serves as an example and challenge to service personnel and diplomats alike. June 20, 1980

Erected 1980.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Peace • War, World II. A significant historical year for this entry is 1942.

Location. 36° 35.716′ N, 121° 52.481′ W. Marker is in Monterey, California, in Monterey County. It is on Menneken Loop. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Monterey CA 93943, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is on Central Coast

and specifically on the Coast Ranges.

It is also on the American Pacific Coast.

Globally, it is in North America,

on the Ring of Fire,

in the

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Pacific Rim,

in the Western Hemisphere,

in the Western World,

and in the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain

and also Mexico’s Alta California.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Rear Admiral Alan Shepard Tree (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Commodore John Drake Sloat Circle (about 600 feet away); Herrmann Hall (about 800 feet away); Ingersoll Memorial (approx. 0.2 miles away); Hotel del Monte Historic District (approx. 0.2 miles away); Ingersoll Hall (approx. 0.2 miles away); 9/11 Memorial (approx. 0.3 miles away); Depots (approx. 0.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Monterey.

Regarding Admiral Raymond A. Spruance Plaza. https://www.historynet.com/admiral-raymond-a-spruance-modest-victor-of-
midway/https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Raymond_A._Spruance

Photographed by Col. James F. Jamison, USMC (Ret), May 17, 2023

2. Admiral Raymond A. Spruance Plaza Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on June 27, 2023. It was originally submitted on June 19, 2023, by Col. James F. Jamison, USMC (Ret) of Coronado, California. This page has been viewed 199 times since then and 23 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 19, 2023, by Col. James F. Jamison, USMC (Ret) of Coronado, California. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.