Jamaica in Queens in Queens County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Captain George H. Tilly Memorial
memory of
Captain George H. Tilly
1898 - 1902
Spanish American War
Topics. This memorial is listed in this topic list: War, Spanish-American.
Location. 40° 42.679′ N, 73° 47.914′ W. Memorial is in Queens, New York, in Queens County. It is in Jamaica. It can be reached from Highland Avenue just east of 165th Street, on the right when traveling west. The memorial stands in front of the flagpole at Captain Tilly Park in Jamaica, Queens. Touch for map. Memorial is at or near this postal address: 165-21 Highland Ave, Jamaica NY 11432, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this memorial is in New York City. It is also in the American Northeast. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, the Western Hemisphere, 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: Spanish American War Memorial (a few steps from this marker); Valencia Theater (approx. 0.4 miles away); La Casina Building (approx. half a mile away); Jamaica Center Sidewalk Clock (approx. half a mile away); The Old Stone Church (approx. half a mile away); Grace Church (approx. 0.6 miles away); Grace Episcopal Church and Graveyard (approx. 0.6 miles away); St. Monica's Catholic Church (approx. 0.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Queens.
Another marker is no longer nearby. Jamaica Center Sidewalk Clock (was approx. half a mile away but has been replaced with another
this page online
Also see . . . Captain Tilly Park profile on the NYC Parks site.
The park is named in honor of Captain George H. Tilly, a Queens resident who was Killed in Action in the Philippines Insurrection. This excerpt from the page shares more of his story:
Captain Tilly (1863-1899) was assigned to the Army Signal Corp, and stationed at Lloilo, Philippines, on the Isle de Panay during the war. By provision of the Treaty of Paris in 1899, the United States annexed the Philippine Islands, a former Spanish colony, as a prize for its victory over Spain in the SpanishAmerican War (1898). Having removed Spanish rule, the United States sought to impose its own will upon the Philippines, but met resistance from Filipino rebels seeking independence from foreign rule.(Submitted on January 16, 2024, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.)
On May 22, 1899, Tilly was dispatched to Escalante on the Isle de Negros to repair a damaged telegraph cable, and journeyed there with a small group aboard the steamer Recorder. Although Captain Tilly and his landing party were informed that the residents of Escalante were peaceful, he was warned nonetheless not to wear his uniform upon landing to avoid inflaming resentment. Ignoring the warning, Tilly and his group landed and proceeded to the islands cable office. Once inside the building, they were fired upon from all sides and made quickly back to the beach and their launch. Some of Tillys menpanicked and put the launch to sea before Tilly and the rest of the party arrived. Tilly and the remaining men swam for the launch under fire, and all but Tilly reached the boat safely. His body was later recovered and buried nearby.
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Credits. This page was last revised on January 16, 2024. It was originally submitted on January 16, 2024, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 3,469 times since then and 61 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 16, 2024, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
