Southwestern Sacramento in Sacramento County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
The Maine Memorial
Spanish War Veterans Memorial
Of the 355 officers, sailors and Marine detachment that comprised the ship’s company, only [95] survived. 2 officers 230 of the crew, and 28 Marines perished. Those not killed by the blast were pinned between decks by the tangled wreckage and drowned by the almost instantaneous sinking of the hull.
When the Maine was finally raised from Havana Harbor and salvaged, sections were cut apart and [were] sent to various cities throughout the United States [to be] used in Memorials to honor Veterans of the Spanish American War. The [---sed] gear mechanism [----------] the Memorial [--] Sacramento’s piece of [----------] Maine.
Topics and series. This historical marker and memorial is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • War, Spanish-American • Waterways & Vessels. In addition, it is included in the U.S.S. Maine Memorial Markers series list. A significant historical date for this entry is February 15, 1898.
Location. Marker is missing. It was located near 38° 33.614′ N, 121° 30.043′ W. Marker was in Sacramento, California, in Sacramento County. It was in Southwestern Sacramento. Marker is located at the Sacramento City Cemetery. Touch for map. Marker was at or near this postal address: 1000 Broadway, Sacramento CA 95818, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this location. U.S.S. Maine (here, next to this marker); New Helvetia Cemetery (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Anna Madah Fletcher (about 400 feet away); James Logan Butler (about 500 feet away); Jane Norris (about 600 feet away); Luella Buckminster-Johnston (about 600 feet away); Old Odd Fellows Plot (about 600 feet away); California Pioneers (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Sacramento.
Also see . . .
1. The Battleship Maine. (Submitted on October 15, 2008, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona.)
2. Library of Congress: The World of 1898: The Spanish American War. (Submitted on October 15, 2008, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona.)
Additional commentary.
1. The marker is missing
The marker is missing and the fiberglass flagpole is broken and has fallen to the ground.
— Submitted May 8, 2023, by Joseph Alvarado of Livermore, California.
Credits. This page was last revised on May 8, 2023. It was originally submitted on October 15, 2008, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona. This page has been viewed 1,899 times since then and 33 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7. submitted on October 15, 2008, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona. 8. submitted on May 8, 2023, by Joseph Alvarado of Livermore, California.