Malden in Middlesex County, Massachusetts — The American Northeast (New England)

Malden Spanish War Veterans Monument

Photographed By Michael Herrick, September 27, 2010

1. Malden Spanish War Veterans Monument

Inscription.
[ front ]
Philippine Islands
Cuba
Porto Rico
U.S.A.
Spanish War Veterans
1898 - 1902

[ back ]
This Monument Erected By
The City of Malden
To Her Sons
Who on Land and Sea Defended
The Nation's Honor in the War
With Spain, the Insurrection in
The Philippines and the China
Relief Expedition 1898 – 1902
Dedicated November 20, 1938
Under the Auspices Of
Col. Moses B. Lakeman Camp No. 44
United Spanish War Veterans
City Government Memorial Committee
Hon. John D. Devir, Mayor
Aldermen
Thomas L. Fitzmaurice, Chairman • Albert E. Barnes
Councilmen
Frank A. Tracy • William M. Steed • Timothy P. Duffy • Louis H. Glaser, Ex-Officio
United Spanish War Veterans Committee
Frederick M. Loring, P.D.C., Chairman • Maj. Gen. Henry C. Bacon. P.C. • Com. James S. Deacon, P.C. • Col. C. David Berg • Walter F. Jones, P.C. • Frank A. McAllister, P.C. • Coun. Louis E. Winchell, Honorary

Erected 1938 by Col. Moses B. Lakeman Camp No. 44, United Spanish War Veterans.

Topics. This historical marker and monument is listed in this topic list: War, Spanish-American. A significant historical date for this entry is November 20, 1864.

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25.607′ N, 71° 4.85′ W. Marker is in Malden, Massachusetts, in Middlesex County. Marker is at the intersection of Pleasant Street and Highland Avenue, on the right when traveling west on Pleasant Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Malden MA 02148, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Harris Delta (within shouting distance of this marker); Hanley Sound (approx. 0.6 miles away); The Black Dahlia (approx. 1.2 miles away); Molyneaux Circle (approx. 1.2 miles away); The Peter Tufts (Cradock) House (approx. 1.2 miles away); [History of Medford Government] (approx. 1.4 miles away); David McGillyray's 3,452-Mile Run (approx. 1.4 miles away); Salem Street Burying Ground (approx. 1½ miles away).

More about this monument. This bronze sculpture known as "The Hiker" was erected on November 20, 1938 and unveiled 40 years after the Spanish American War. It was created by Alice Ruggles, designer of at least 50 military monuments nationwide.

Photographed By Michael Herrick, September 27, 2010

2. Malden Spanish War Veterans Monument

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Photographed By Michael Herrick, September 27, 2010

3. Malden Spanish War Veterans Monument

Photographed By Michael Herrick, September 27, 2010

4. Malden Spanish War Veterans Monument

Photographed By Michael Herrick, September 27, 2010

5. Malden Spanish War Veterans Monument

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on October 10, 2010, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. This page has been viewed 1,032 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on October 10, 2010, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.