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

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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. Marker 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 in this post office area: Kalamazoo MI 49007, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. In Memoriam U.S.S Maine (here, next to this marker); Kalamazoo Korean War Memorial (a few steps from this marker); Kalamazoo Vietnam War Memorial

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

2. Spanish War Veterans Monument

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(within shouting distance of this marker); Kalamazoo 9/11 Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Lincoln's August 1856 Speech in Kalamazoo (within shouting distance of this marker); Kalamazoo Disabled Veterans Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); The Kalamazoo Case: Establishing High School for All (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Lincoln at Kalamazoo (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Kalamazoo.

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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 967 times since then and 11 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.