Asheville in Buncombe County, North Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)

War with Spain

Photographed By Stanley and Terrie Howard, October 17, 2008

1. War with Spain Memorial

Inscription. This marker is erected in loving memory of the men of Buncombe County who volunteered and served in the War with Spain, the insurrection in the Philippines and the China Relief Expedition, 1898 - 1902

Erected 1930 by The Auxiliary of Thomas W. Patton Camp No. 5, United Spanish War Veterans.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, Spanish-American. A significant historical year for this entry is 1898.

Location. 35° 35.785′ N, 82° 32.926′ W. Marker is in Asheville, North Carolina, in Buncombe County. Marker is on College Street near Davidson Drive, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Asheville NC 28801, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Western North Carolina Veterans Memorial (a few steps from this marker); To Honor the Revolutionary Soldiers (within shouting distance of this marker); Confederate Armory (within shouting distance of this marker); Buncombe County Court House (within shouting distance of this marker); Early Milestones in Buncombe County (within shouting distance of this marker); Thomas Wolfe (within shouting distance of this marker); In Remembrance of Col. Robert K. Morgan

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(within shouting distance of this marker); Shindig on the Green (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Asheville.

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Photographed By Stanley and Terrie Howard, October 17, 2008

2. War with Spain Marker Memorial

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on May 7, 2009, by Stanley and Terrie Howard of Greer, South Carolina. This page has been viewed 1,077 times since then and 16 times this year. Last updated on October 23, 2010. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 7, 2009, by Stanley and Terrie Howard of Greer, South Carolina. • J. J. Prats was the editor who published this page.