Traditionally referred to as "colors", flags have long been used to identify nations, loyalties, and movements. As the sands have shifted through the ages, so too have the colors and loyalties of the Gulf Coast. Displayed here are a small section of . . . — — Map (db m187336) HM
Birthplace, ancestral home of
Richard Pearson Hobson
1870-1937
Spanish-American War Hero
Admiral Hobson, as naval officer,
statesman, lecturer and author,
urged national preparedness:
championed human welfare . . . — — Map (db m83755) HM
A Soldier, Statesman, Author and Editor who went from Abbeville as Captain of the Henry County Pioneers C.S.A.
U.S. Congressman 14 years 1880 - 1894
Brig. Gen. Spanish American War 1897
Member
State Constitutional Convention 1901 . . . — — Map (db m166470) HM
How did the War begin?
Hostilities began after the unexplained sinking of the USS Maine in Havana (Cuba) harbor, the US resolution that declared Cuba's right to independence, and the US demand that Spain's armed forces be withdrawn from . . . — — Map (db m268355) HM WM
Commander of the Hawk, the fastest U.S. ship in the Spanish-American War, Rear Admiral John M. Hood then commanded the Fourth Division of the Atlantic Fleet in World War I. The USS John Hood (DD-655) was named for him.
Inducted . . . — — Map (db m219331) HM
Prior to the repeal of the Militia Act in 1902, states maintained their own militia. One of the last militia in Florence and Lauderdale County was the Wheeler Rifles.
Organized in 1888, under the command of Captain Julian Fields, it was named for . . . — — Map (db m32774) HM
(plaque)
"Trusted, honored, and loved by the people of Alabama for his splendid character and distinguished service as a citizen and soldier." Born September 10, 1836, in Augusta, Georgia, Joseph Wheeler graduated from West Point in 1859, . . . — — Map (db m84295) HM WM
Born July 31, 1868 ~ Died April 10, 1955
Daughter of General Joseph Wheeler
Gallantly served her country three times on foreign soil.
Volunteer nurse, Santiago, Cuba~1898.
Spanish~American War and Manila, P.I. ~1899
during Philippine . . . — — Map (db m29558) HM
In Honor of
Our Confederate Soldiers
1861 1865
Jno Alexander Wm. Alexander Wm. H. Alexander Ed Alexander Capt. M.F. Bonham Maj. Bright Capt. T.B. Brown Alberta Caffee Irvin Crocheron J.P. Caffee Jim Crocheron Jno. . . . — — Map (db m85472) WM
After the Civil War, the future of African-Americans in the United States Army was in doubt. In July 1866, Congress passed legislation establishing two cavalry and four infantry regiments to be made up of African-American soldiers. The mounted . . . — — Map (db m75092) HM WM
George Gilliam Steele, one of Huntsville's preeminent architects, designed and built Oak Place as his country residence circa 1840 on 320 acres.
An outstanding example of Early Greek Revival architecture, it was unique for the period with its . . . — — Map (db m154278) HM
Spanish American War 1898
I am Petty Officer Arnold Wojciechowski of the USS Olympia, a cruiser commissioned by the US Navy in 1895. The Spanish-American War resulted from the ongoing Cuban and Philippine Wars of Independence. Exaggerated . . . — — Map (db m151216) WM
The 6-pounder gun was standard armament on ships of the Spanish-American War era but it is long since obsolete as an offensive weapon. Two of these guns are now carried on board major combatant ships for firing gun salutes with blank charges. The . . . — — Map (db m194137) HM
Major General James Harrison Wilson, USV
1837-1925
Exceptional American soldier, born Illinois, West Point Class of 1860, MG at 27. Civil War service: Port Royal 1861-62, Aide to McClellan '62; Vicksburg and Chattanooga Campaigns, Grant's . . . — — Map (db m64436) HM
Governor William Calvin Oates
Born in Pike County into a poor Alabama family in 1835, Oates practiced law in Abbeville when the War began. Elected Captain of the "Henry Pioneers," Co. G, 15th Alabama Infantry. He saw service in Jackson's . . . — — Map (db m86116) HM
In July 1885, the state Adjutant General authorized the organization of a black infantry company known as the Capital City Guards. Joseph L. Ligon was elected captain. Over the next 20 years, the Capital City Guards were a source of tremendous civic . . . — — Map (db m71260) HM
Left
To the memory of the Spanish American and World War Veterans.
Center
Pickens County tribute to the men who wore the grey and were faithful to the end.
Right
To our beloved women of the Confederacy the Spanish . . . — — Map (db m174455) WM
The Tuscaloosa Armory was located on this site from 1938 to 1981 and was home of the famed 31st Infantry (Dixie). In 1968, the Tuscaloosa unit received a brigade headquarters under the command of the 30th Armored Division. In 1973, the 31st Armored . . . — — Map (db m235520) HM
In the early 1890s (exact date unknown) Buckey O'Neill built a log cabin here on Grand Canyon's south rim. It stands in front of you; it is Grand Canyon's oldest surviving historic structure.
Grand Canyon's modern era began with people like . . . — — Map (db m39545) HM
This cabin is the only remaining building from the early pioneer settlement era of Grand Canyon Village. Built on this site in 1895 by William Owen "Buckey" O'Neill, the two-room office and bunkhouse - complete with v-notched logs, rough mortar . . . — — Map (db m250421) HM
In Remembrance of the Quasquicentennial of the Spanish-American War
To Spanish-American War Veterans of Gila County and the Woman's Relief Corps of Arizona who Helped in the War Effort
2023
Buckey O'Neill Camp No. 175 - AZ
Sons of . . . — — Map (db m278886) WM
Rough Rider, mining engineer, developer of the Ajo copper mines and designer of the town of Ajo for Calumet and Arizona Mining Co., Brigadier General, Army Reserve, and Regent, University of Arizona.
The other original casting, . . . — — Map (db m41974) HM
Dedicated to
Frank Brito
A Yaqui Native on Company H & I
Whose Name is Missing on This Monument
August 24, 2023
Buckey O'Neill Camp 175
Sons of Spanish American War Veterans — — Map (db m279150) HM WM
A beautiful Victorian Cottage which faced East Sheldon Street was built on this site by W. B. Jones. On November 15, 1893, William Owen (Buckey) O'Neill and his wife Pauline moved into the house. O'Neill used a portion of the upstairs as his office . . . — — Map (db m20619) HM
This free-spirited Son of the West, sensitive to the changing era in which he lived, portrayed the western epic in marble and bronze. Our "Bucky O'Neill" monumental bronze is among his greatest works, and is acclaimed by art critics as one of the . . . — — Map (db m21165) HM
Founded in Jan. 1921 and named after the famous Rough Rider William "Bucky" O'Neill, the post is the oldest active VFW post in Arizona. Born Feb. 2, 1860 in St. Louis, Missouri, his many accomplishments include being a Lawyer, Judge, Sheriff, Editor . . . — — Map (db m68732) HM
There were two principal causes for the war with Spain. The first was the brutality of the methods by which the Spanish Colonial authorities sought to suppress the revolution that began in Cuba in 1859 - methods that outraged the American sense of . . . — — Map (db m91849) HM
In Memory of
Spanish American War Veterans
1898 - 1902
Erected by
Department of Arkansas Auxiliary
1941
Nelson S. Thornton - Ruby H. Lyons — — Map (db m143896) WM
On this lawn
was erected our first
Courthouse in 1841 and
has been the scene for many
events during the wars
in which Crawford County boys fought.
Mexican War, 1846.
War Between the States, 1861-1865.
Spanish American War, 1898. . . . — — Map (db m96859) WM
When the call to arms sounded in the War with Spain, in 1898 Arkansas sent 2822 of her sons into the field with marvelous rapidity; and many gave up their lives in hospital and camp. Arkansas honors all who served, and especially those who died, as . . . — — Map (db m157593) WM
The dedication of this park was made possible through the generosity of these sponsors.
Community of Harbor Bay Isle Ascend Communications City of Alameda Ronald H. Cowan Doric Group of Companies Harbor Bay Realty Eastern Landscaping . . . — — Map (db m220512) WM
In Memoriam
Jos. H. McCourt
1877 – 1900
Co. F. 8th Cal Inf. U.S.V. – Co. I. 35th Inf. U.S.V.
———
Bruno L. Putzker
1880 – 1899
Btry. K. 3rd U.S. Army
Berkeley men killed in action in . . . — — Map (db m52400) HM
We honor and remember the fallen military heroes of the City of Hayward, California
Ambrose ONeill USA-Spanish/US Anton Andrade USA-WWI Ralph S. Armstrong USA-WWI
Joseph Calderia USA-WWI Henry Dillon WWI Lee R. Griffin USA-WWI . . . — — Map (db m200407) HM
In memory of the heroes of the
Civil War, Spanish War and the
World War who gave their lives
that liberty shall not perish
June 14, 1920 — — Map (db m72915) WM
In memory of
8th California Volunteer Infantry
Regiment
Eight Army Corps
Mustered in at Camp Barrett Oakland, California
July 6, 1898
Companies
A - Chico
B - San Jose
C - Petaluma
D - San Rafael
E - Santa Rosa
F - . . . — — Map (db m157259) WM
Built circa 1850, originally two separate buildings, it housed many businesses during the Gold Rush era including hardware and furniture stores. It survived five, 19th century fires, including an 1897 conflagration that destroyed all but the brick . . . — — Map (db m219772) HM
To honor
General John Joseph Pershing,
1860 - 1948,
graduate West Point, Captain in
Spanish-American war, Commander Mexican Expeditionary Forces, Commander American Forces World War I, Chief of Staff and General of the Armies of the United . . . — — Map (db m231333) HM
7th Cal. Inf. U.S.V.
In Everlasting Remembrance.
Our dead - They lie in scattered graves - These silent heroes of our battalions.
War With Spain A.D. 1898. — — Map (db m231332) HM WM
In Memoriam - U.S.S. Maine -
destroyed in Havana Harbor
February 15th 1898.
This tablet is cast from metal recovered from the U.S.S. Maine. — — Map (db m227337) HM WM
Second oldest cemetery
in Los Angeles,
established 1857. Declared 1989, Historic-Cultural
Monument No. 414,
Cultural Heritage Commission, City of Los Angeles. — — Map (db m180229) HM
In December 1897, the United States battleship Maine was sent to the port of Havana to protect U.S. citizens
and property during Cuba's revolution. On the night of February 15, 1898, a tremendous explosion sank the
ship and 260 lives were . . . — — Map (db m250160) HM WM
The Last Line of Defense
If you could travel back in time, you might find the earth shaking with the boom of artillery practice. During the Civil War, the army considered this an ideal location to set up guns to protect the San Francisco . . . — — Map (db m203777) HM
★★★★★
This building is dedicated to those who made the supreme sacrifice in the service of the United States
Opened in 1927
Listed on the National Register of Historic Places
March 29, 1978 . . . — — Map (db m266234) HM WM
In Memoriam - U.S.S. Maine -
destroyed in Havana Harbor
February 15th 1898.
This tablet is cast from metal recovered from the U.S.S. Maine. — — Map (db m226377) WM
J. Holland Laidler, in honor of whose memory the Camp was named, was on staff of the Southern Pacific Railroad Companys Hospital in Sacramento prior to the commencement of the war between the United States and Spain. At the outbreak of . . . — — Map (db m12504) HM
At forty minutes past nine, on the evening of the 15th of February 1898, the United States Battleship Maine was ripped by a sudden and devastating explosion, demolishing the entire forward section and sending the ship to the bottom of Havana Harbor. . . . — — Map (db m12520) HM
The Abraham Lincoln Brigade Memorial is part historical marker, part veterans memorial and entirely a work of art. It consists of a number of panels. The panels are in 15 columns of three rows each. Not all panels contain text, and some panels of . . . — — Map (db m72028) HM WM
Panel One:
Here at the northwest corner of San Francisco, where the Golden Gate meets the Pacific, the land drops abruptly to the sea. This intersection of ocean currents, raw wind and rocky bluffs offers dramatic views and sunsets when . . . — — Map (db m211361) HM
Cast in bronze in 1754 for the French Army, this gun was used by the Spanish and captured by American Forces in Cuba during the Spanish-American War
Emplaced on this site
July 1973
by order of
Col. John L. Fellows Jr.
Commanding . . . — — Map (db m144260) HM
The Presidios Ordoρez gun was originally mounted in a Spanish coastal fort at Subic Bay in the Philippines. Undamaged during the Spanish American War, the gun was captured by Filipino nationalists, who were known as Insurrectos by the occupying . . . — — Map (db m284758) HM
On April 21, 1898, the United States declared war against Spain. The immediate causes were Americas support of Cubas ongoing struggle against Spanish rule and the mysterious explosion of the USS Maine in Havana Harbor. This was the first . . . — — Map (db m284754) HM
Between 1899 and 1903, a 300-bed hospital, later known as Letterman General Hospital, was built at the Presidio to care for sick and wounded soldiers returning from the Philippines. Today, its surviving buildings house the Thoreau Center for . . . — — Map (db m242324) HM
Armored vessels and rifled artillery developed during the Civil War could destroy brick forts like Fort Point. As a consequence, these walled forts were replaced by earthen gun emplacements with underground ammunition magazines like Battery East, . . . — — Map (db m131192) HM
On the night of April Thirtieth 1898 Commodore Deweys squadron entered Manila Bay and undaunted by the danger of submerged explosives reached Manila at dawn of May First 1898 Attacked and destroyed the Spanish fleet . . . — — Map (db m15075) HM WM
[ First Marker - See Photo #1 ]
Veterans Memorial Building
American Legion Post 58 & Auxiliary
Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 3154 & Auxiliary
Disabled American Veterans Chapter 119 & . . . — — Map (db m31933) WM
[First Marker]
SPANISH-AMERICAN WAR 1898
The Spanish-American War was a turning point in American history. It marked the first time that we sent troops overseas to defend freedom. Whether at San Juan Hill or Manila Bay, these founders of . . . — — Map (db m15707) WM
Valedictorian of the first class, Denver high School, 1877. Graduated from United States Military Academy 1884 with record of 2070.4 out of possible 2075. War with Spain, Colonel 1st Colorado infantry U.S.V. His regiment led the advance in capture . . . — — Map (db m46108) HM
(West Side:)
Puerta Real, Royal Gate
through which
officers of the American Army
entered the walled city to negotiate the
Surrender of Manila
Map of the
Philippine Islands
emblematic of the
territory and . . . — — Map (db m75608) WM
The U.S. Congress authorized the establishment of six, segregated Negro regiments on July 28, 1866. They recognized the military merits of African Americans by creating two cavalry and four infantry regiments.
In 1869, Congress enacted a . . . — — Map (db m251714) HM WM
Sherman and Edward Bell, who moved to Cripple Creek in 1893, did business in real estate, insurance, and investments. They built this office building to house their own business and to lease space to others.
In 1898, the Spanish-American War . . . — — Map (db m250289) HM
Spirit of Victory is a war memorial honoring the Hartford men who fought in the Spanish-American War, 1898-1902. Its creator was Evelyn Longman Batchelder, the first woman sculptor elected as a full member of the Academy of Design, who . . . — — Map (db m230406) HM
Ward Cheney Camp
No 13
U.S.W.V.
A Memorial to the Boys of Manchester Conn.
Who Volunteered and Served
Their Country in the Spanish American War — — Map (db m98737) WM
[ panel 1 ]
In Memoriam
Not a war for conquest or
military glory, but a righteous war fought by American volunteers to succor the weak and
oppressed against foreign tyranny and to give to Cuba and
the Philippines a place among
the . . . — — Map (db m41515) HM
In Memoriam
U.S.S. Maine
Destroyed in Havana Harbor
February 15th 1898
This tablet is cast from metal recovered from the U.S.S. Maine — — Map (db m27128) HM
[ upper plaque ]
Philippine Islands
Cuba
Porto Rico
U.S.A.
Spanish War Veterans
1898 - 1902
[ lower plaque ]
To Perpetuate the memory of the Citizens
of Bristol Who served in the War with
Spain, Philippine . . . — — Map (db m34283) HM
In honor of all those who served in the wars of our country
Revolution 1775 – 1783
War of 1812 – 1814
Mexican War 1846 – 1848
Civil War 1861 – 1865
Spanish American War 1898
Korean War 1950 – 1953 . . . — — Map (db m19923) WM
Dedicated to Eastford Military Veterans
In recognition of an appreciation
For their service to the
United States of America.
This monument funded by the family of
Charles S. Bowen, Sr.,
native son, veteran, and patriot.
Dedicated . . . — — Map (db m122612) WM
In Honor of
The Men of Pomfret
Who served their Country
in its struggles for
Liberty, Justice and Humanity
1775 Revolutionary War 1783
1812 War of 1812 1814
1848 War with Mexico 1848
1961 Civil War 1865
1898 Spanish . . . — — Map (db m133602) WM
(front)
In honor of
those who served their
Country in its struggles for
liberty, justice and humanity
1775 Revolutionary War 1783
1812 War of 1812 1814
1846 War with Mexico 1848
1861 Civil War 1865
1898 Spanish America . . . — — Map (db m123854) WM
[ north side ]
1776
The Tribute
Of The
People Of Barkhamsted
To The
Memory Of Her Sons
And Daughters
Who Fought To
Establish Defend And Preserve
The Nation
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Erected 1897
[ lower plaque ]
World War . . . — — Map (db m29847) WM
[ north side ]
This Memorial
Was Erected By The
Citizens & Friends
of
East Canaan Conn
1928
[ west side ]
In Memory Of
Those Who Answered
Their Country's Call
1917 1918
[ east side ]
In Memory Of . . . — — Map (db m41853) HM
This Memorial
Records The Devotion Of
The Sons And Daughters
Of Torrington Who In The
Hour Of Need Gave Their
Services To Their Country
Putting Honor And Duty
Above Safety They Sought
Not Glory But The Good Of
Their Country And . . . — — Map (db m30459) WM
This memorial presented by the City of Meriden to the veterans of the Spanish American War
Company L., First Regiment, Connecticut Vol. Infantry.
Bowen, Charles B. Jones, Delbert R. Keeney, Raymond G. Abel, Alfred A. Abel, Arthur A. . . . — — Map (db m26601) HM
In Memoriam
U.S.S. Maine
Destroyed in Havana Harbor
February 15, 1898
This tablet is cast from metal recovered from the U.S.S. Maine — — Map (db m27286) HM
In memory of
Theodore Westwood Miller
Class of 1897
who fell mortally wounded
in the charge
on San Juan Hill at Santiago de Cuba
1st July 1898
Born 30 Jan 1875 Died 8th July 1898 — — Map (db m279762) WM
Amerigion Legion Post 127
In Memory Of
The Veterans Of
The War of Independence
War of 1812
Civil War
Spanish American War
World War I
World War II
Korean War
Vietnam War — — Map (db m27723) WM
This gun was taken from the wreck of Admiral Cervera's flagship Maria Theresa which fired the first shot July 3, 1898 as she steamed from Santiago Harbor. — — Map (db m19057) HM
