Columbus in Muscogee County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)
Dedicated to the Veterans of 1898 to 1902
Photographed By David Seibert, May 1, 2011
1. Dedicated to the Veterans of 1898 to 1902 Marker
“You triumphed over obstacles which would have overcome men less brave and determined”
President McKinley
Dedicated to the Veterans of 1898 to 1902 Camps and Auxiliaries of the Department of Georgia
United Spanish War Veterans
At the 31st Annual Convention
May 10-12 1953
Erected 1953.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, Spanish-American. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #25 William McKinley series list. A significant historical month for this entry is May 1850.
Location. 32° 27.283′ N, 84° 59.583′ W. Marker is in Columbus, Georgia, in Muscogee County. Marker is on Broadway, 0 miles south of 5th Street, in the median. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Columbus GA 31901, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. William Bartram Trail (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); John McIlhenny Home (about 500 feet away); “The Folly” (about 700 feet away); Gertrude "Ma" Rainey (approx. 0.2 miles away); Horace King (1807 - 1887) (approx. 0.2 miles away); Thomas Greene Bethune (approx. 0.2 miles away); Frontier Wars (approx. 0.2 miles away); Confederate Boats (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Columbus.
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Photographed By David Seibert, May 1, 2011
2. Dedicated to the Veterans of 1898 to 1902 Marker
The marker seen from the northbound lane of Broadway
Credits. This page was last revised on August 1, 2020. It was originally submitted on July 10, 2012, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. This page has been viewed 676 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 10, 2012, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.
