Central Business District in Kalamazoo in Kalamazoo County, Michigan — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Spanish War Veterans Monument

1898-1902

Photographed by John Desaulniers, Jr., May 5, 2010

1. Spanish War Veterans Monument Marker

Inscription. Erected by the citizens of Kalamazoo city and county to commemorate the valor and patriotism of those who served in the war with Spain, the Philippine insurrection, and the China relief expedition. Dedicated May 30th, A.D. 1924 under the auspices of Richard Westnedge Camp No. 16, United Spanish War Veterans, Department of Michigan.

Erected 1924 by Richard Westnedge Camp No. 16, United Spanish War Veterans, Department of Michigan.

Topics. This historical marker and monument is listed in this topic list: War, Spanish-American.

Location. 42° 17.425′ N, 85° 35.121′ W. Marker is in Kalamazoo, Michigan, in Kalamazoo County. It is in the Central Business District. It is at the intersection of South Rose Street and Academy Street, on the right when traveling south on South Rose Street. Located in the northeast corner of Bronson Park. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 200 S Rose St, Kalamazoo MI 49007, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker and monument is in Southwest Michigan.

It is also in the American Midwest

and on the Great Lakes.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Northwest Territory.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: U.S.S Maine Memorial (here, next to this marker); Kalamazoo Korean War Memorial (a few steps from this marker); Lucinda Hinsdale Stone (within shouting distance of this marker); 35th Anniversary

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(within shouting distance of this marker); Orcutt Post G.A.R. No. 79 (within shouting distance of this marker); Molly Barker (within shouting distance of this marker); Kalamazoo Vietnam War Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); This Liberty Pole (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Kalamazoo.

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Photographed by J.T. Lambrou, January 12, 2022

2. Spanish War Veterans Monument

Photographed by John Desaulniers, Jr., May 5, 2010

3. Spanish War Veterans Monument Marker

Photographed by John Desaulniers, Jr., May 5, 2010

4. Spanish War Veterans Monument Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on January 18, 2022. It was originally submitted on May 5, 2010, by John Desaulniers, Jr. of Mingo, Iowa. This page has been viewed 1,287 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on May 5, 2010, by John Desaulniers, Jr. of Mingo, Iowa. 2. submitted on January 18, 2022, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan. 3, 4. submitted on May 5, 2010, by John Desaulniers, Jr. of Mingo, Iowa. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.