In Memoriam U.S.S Maine

 

Upper Plaque:

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

Lower Plaque:

Tablet secured for Richard Westnedge Camp No-16, United Spanish War Veterans by past Commander Gus L. Stein August 15-1913.

Boulder presented by Holland Simmons of Orcutt Post No-79, G.A.R.

Marker can be reached from the intersection of West South Street and Saint John Place, on the left when traveling east.

Courtesy hmdb.org

Credits and Sources:

HMDB