Westerly in Washington County, Rhode Island — The American Northeast (New England)
Spanish American War Monument
Photographed by Michael Herrick, August 25, 2013
1. Spanish American War Monument
who served and to all the patriotic
men and women who helped
defend the nations honor
- in the war with Spain -
Dedicated July 18, 1924
Erected 1924.
Topics. This monument and memorial is listed in this topic list: War, Spanish-American.
Location. 41° 22.67′ N, 71° 49.651′ W. Monument is in Westerly, Rhode Island, in Washington County. It can be reached from the intersection of Broad Street (U.S. 1) and Grove Avenue (Rhode Island Route 3), on the left when traveling north. Located in Wilcox Park. Touch for map. Monument is in this post office area: Westerly RI 02891, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this memorial monument is on Narragansett Bay and in South County. 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 one of the original Thirteen Colonies.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Arthur Shurcliff (within shouting distance of this marker); Westerly Veterans Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Arboretum (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Bandstand (about 400 feet away); Warren Manning (about 400 feet away); Comfort Station (about 500 feet away); Cristoforo Columbo (about 500 feet away); Welcome to Historic Wilcox Park (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Westerly.
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Photographed by Michael Herrick, August 25, 2013
2. Spanish American War Monument
Photographed by Michael Herrick, August 25, 2013
3. Sculptors Mark
Allen G. Newman. Sc.
Photographed by Michael Herrick, August 25, 2013
4. Spanish American War Monument
Credits. This page was last revised on February 8, 2023. It was originally submitted on September 1, 2013, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. This page has been viewed 797 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on September 1, 2013, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.
