Highland in Rochester in Monroe County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Trophy Cannon presented to Monroe County by Hon. O.F. Williams.
Taken from the Spanish flag-ship Reina Christina at Manila Bay, May 1, 1898.
Dedicated November 28, 1902 by L. Bordman Smith Command No. 53, Spanish War Veterans, Memorial to Monroe County Comrades who sacrificed their lives on the altar of their country.
On Fames eternal camping ground
their silent tents are spread,
And Glory guards with solemn round
the bivouac of the dead.
Erected 1902 by L. Bordman Smith Command No. 53, Spanish War Veterans.
Topics. This memorial is listed in this topic list: War, Spanish-American.
Location. 43° 7.765′ N, 77° 37.475′ W. Marker is in Rochester, New York, in Monroe County. It is in Highland. Memorial can be reached from Mount Hope Blvd. near Elmwood Avenue. Marker is mounted on a cannon within Mt. Hope Cemetery. See map. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Rochester NY 14611, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Civil War Memorial in Mount Hope Cemetery (within shouting distance of this marker); Thomas M. Rathbun (within shouting distance of this marker); Our Firehorses (within shouting distance of this marker); Highland Park Burials (within shouting distance of this marker); The Sullivan-Clinton Expedition (within shouting distance of this marker); John W. Stebbins (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Manufactory of the Steam Gauge and Lantern Company Fire (about 300 feet away); The Jewish Poor Lot (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Rochester.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 16, 2023. It was originally submitted on December 12, 2013, by Yugoboy of Rochester, New York. This page has been viewed 536 times since then and 17 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on December 12, 2013, by Yugoboy of Rochester, New York. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.