Meriden in South Central Region, Connecticut — The American Northeast (New England)
U.S.S. Maine Memorial
Photographed by Michael Herrick, February 8, 2010
1. U.S.S. Maine Memorial
U.S.S. Maine
Destroyed in Havana Harbor
February 15, 1898
This tablet is cast from metal recovered from the U.S.S. Maine
Topics and series. This historical marker and memorial is listed in this topic list: War, Spanish-American. In addition, it is included in the U.S.S. Maine Memorial Markers series list. A significant historical date for this entry is February 15, 1898.
Location. 41° 32.18′ N, 72° 47.859′ W. Marker is in Meriden in South Central Region, Connecticut. It is at the intersection of East Main Street and Catlin Street, on the right when traveling west on East Main Street. Located on the steps of Meriden City Hall. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 142 East Main Street, Meriden CT 06450, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker and memorial is in the Connecticut River Valley, on the Connecticut Shoreline, and in Greater New Haven. 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 New Haven County and also one of the original Thirteen Colonies.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Abraham Lincoln (here, next to this marker); Meriden Soldiers Memorial (a few steps from this marker); Cristoforo Colombo (within shouting distance of this marker); Meridens Traffic Tower (approx. Ό mile away); Center Congregational Church (approx. 0.3 miles away); First Baptist Church (approx. 0.3 miles away); Meriden World War I Memorial (approx. 0.3 miles away); City of Meriden's World War I Roll of Honor (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Meriden.
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Photographed by Michael Herrick, February 8, 2010
2. U.S.S. Maine Memorial
Credits. This page was last revised on May 19, 2026. It was originally submitted on February 8, 2010, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. This page has been viewed 1,381 times since then and 8 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 8, 2010, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.
