Long Beach in Los Angeles County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Grand Army of the Republic Highway
U.S. 6
By Michael Kindig, March 28, 2014
1. Grand Army of the Republic Highway Marker
This monument marks the western end of a coast to coast highway extending a distance of three thousand six hundred fifty-two miles through fourteen states. It was erected by the Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War in memory of the heroic services and unselfish devotion of the Union soldiers sailors and marines who laid down their lives on the altar of sacrifice during the Civil War. National Highway first proposed by Major William L. Anderson Jr. U.S.A. of Massachusetts for what they did and dared let us remember them today.Melville R. Riggs
National Highway Chairmen
William L. Anderson, Mass. • J. Clark Mansfield, Pa.
Dr. Ralph R. Barrett, Calif. • Vernon E. Cheney, Calif.
Dedicated May 3, 1953
Erected 1953.
Topics. This memorial is listed in these topic lists: Roads & Vehicles • War, US Civil.
Location. 33° 46′ N, 118° 11.333′ W. Marker is in Long Beach, California, in Los Angeles County. Memorial is at the intersection
By Michael Kindig, March 28, 2014
2. NAUSWV and GAR Markers
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Breakers (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Cooper Arms (about 700 feet away); Security Pacific National Bank (approx. 0.2 miles away); The Broadlind Hotel (approx. 0.2 miles away); The Lafayette Complex (approx. ¼ mile away); The Campbell Mural (approx. ¼ mile away); US Post Office-Long Beach Main (approx. 0.3 miles away); Ranchos (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Long Beach.
By Michael Kindig, March 28, 2014
3. National Auxiliary United Spanish War Veterans Marker
which would have overcome men
less brave and determined"
President McKinley
Presented to the
National Auxiliary
United Spanish War Veterans
to the city of
Long Beach, California
at the
Fifty-Second National Convention
September 19, 1955
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on March 30, 2014, by Michael Kindig of Long Beach, California. This page has been viewed 446 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on March 30, 2014, by Michael Kindig of Long Beach, California. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.
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