Danville, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
The Spanish-American War
1898
| | Veterans Memorial at Dan Daniel Memorial Park | |
Photographed by C. Ryan Dodson, November 8, 2024
1. The Spanish-American War Marker
1898
United States Casualties: Dead 2,446; Wounded 1,662
In 1895, Cuba, seeking independence, rose up against Spain. The United States sympathized with the forces of liberty and freedom in Cuba. With tensions rising, President William McKinley sent the Battleship, Maine, to Havana harbor where it mysteriously exploded on February 15, 1898, killing 262 American sailors. War was declared with Spain on April 21, with the battle-cry, Remember the Maine. After Theodore Roosevelts cavalry unit, the Rough Riders, defeated Spanish Troops at San Juan Hill, fighting came to an end in Cuba on July 17. A month later, in the Spanish-owned Philippines, Commodore George Dewey raised the American flag over Manila. A peace treaty was signed at Paris in December, 1898, recognizing the independence of Cuba and giving the United States possession of the former Spanish colonies of Puerto Rico and the Philippines. The war lasted 113 days.
Erected 2005 by City of Danville and Pittsylvania County.
Topics. This memorial is listed in this topic list: War, Spanish-American.
Location. 36° 34.49′ N, 79° 22.337′ W. Memorial is in Danville, Virginia. It is on
this page online
Regionally, this memorial is in Southside Virginia and specifically in Central Virginia. It is also in the American South and specifically in the Upper South. 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 the territory of the Mississippian Culture, one of the original Thirteen Colonies, one of the Confederate States of America, and the Antebellum South.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: The American Civil War (here, next to this marker); World War I (here, next to this marker); The Mexican War (here, next to this marker); Staff Sergeant Archer T. Gammon (a few steps from this marker); World War II (a few steps from this marker); Battle of the Bulge (a few steps from this marker); The War of 1812 (a few steps from this marker); The Korean War (a few steps from this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Danville.
Photographed by C. Ryan Dodson, November 8, 2024
2. Veterans Memorial at Dan Daniel Memorial Park
This marker is the one closest to the camera.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 21, 2025. It was originally submitted on January 23, 2025, by C. Ryan Dodson of Danville, Virginia. This page has been viewed 180 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 23, 2025, by C. Ryan Dodson of Danville, Virginia. • J. J. Prats was the editor who published this page.
