Oskaloosa in Mahaska County, Iowa — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)

Spanish Torpedo

November 5, 2023

1. Spanish Torpedo Marker

Inscription. This Spanish torpedo was taken out of the harbor of Guatanamo in 1899, by Lieutenant Commander Frank F. Fletcher, U.S. Navy and by him, presented to Oskaloosa, the city of his birth as a souvenir of the Spanish-American War. It is supposed to be of the same pattern as the one which destroyed the battleship Maine. The torpedo is in position as when loaded and placed in the water.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: War, Spanish-American • Waterways & Vessels. A significant historical year for this entry is 1899.

Location. 41° 17.688′ N, 92° 38.676′ W. Marker is in Oskaloosa, Iowa, in Mahaska County. Marker can be reached from South Market Street (U.S. 63) north of 1st Avenue East, on the right when traveling north. Located southwest of the band stand in the City Square Park. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 117 S Market St, Oskaloosa IA 52577, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Oskaloosa City Park Band Stand (a few steps from this marker); Mahaska (a few steps from this marker); Woman's Relief Corps War Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Centennial Block Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Mahaska County Courthouse (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct

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line); IMB Soc. Building (about 300 feet away); Iowa Building (about 300 feet away); Stapp's Building (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Oskaloosa.

Additional keywords. Guantánamo, Guantanamo

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November 5, 2023

2. Spanish Torpedo Marker & Mine

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November 5, 2023

3. Spanish Torpedo Mine

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