Red Oak in Montgomery County, Iowa — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)

U.S.S. Maine Memorial

Photographed By Randall Wilson

1. U.S.S. Maine Memorial

Inscription.

In memoriam
U.S.S. Maine
Destroyed in Havana Harbor
February 15th 1898
This tablet cast from metal recovered from the USS Maine
Patriotism · Devotion

C. Keck Sc.
1913 Cast by Jno. Williams Inc NY

Erected 1913.

Topics. This memorial is listed in this topic list: War, Spanish-American.

Location. 41° 0.543′ N, 95° 13.593′ W. Marker is in Red Oak, Iowa, in Montgomery County. Memorial is on North 5th Street north of Coolbaugh Street, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: East 503 Coolbaugh Street, Red Oak IA 51566, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. World War II Memorial (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Korean War Memorial (about 500 feet away); World War Memorial (about 500 feet away); Vietnam Veterans Memorial (about 500 feet away); George H. Hawkins Memorial (about 600 feet away); Red Oak Firehouse (about 600 feet away); Mr. Richard H. Simpson (about 600 feet away); Red Oak Public Library (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Red Oak.

Regarding U.S.S. Maine Memorial. The battleship USS Maine (ACR-1) was

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sent to Havana Harbor, Cuba, to protect U.S. interests during the Cuban War of Independence. On 15 February 1898, the ship exploded and sank, killing more than 260 sailors, or three-quarters of the crew. It has not been determined if the cause was an accident or attack, but this event contributed to the outbreak of the Spanish-American War. Hundreds of these memorials were made and distributed across the United States as a way to "Remember the Maine".

Photographed By Randall Wilson, circa June 1, 2024

2. U.S.S. Maine Memorial

The USS Maine Memoria is on the cornerstone, on the southwest corner of the building, just above the red and blue car in this photo.

Photographed By Randall Wilson, circa June 1, 2024

3. U.S.S. Maine Memorial

The USS Maine Memorial is on the left side of the image, while the right side contains a construction inscription for the building.

Credits. This page was last revised on June 27, 2024. It was originally submitted on June 12, 2024, by Randall Wilson of Red Oak, Iowa. This page has been viewed 49 times since then. Photos: 1. submitted on June 12, 2024, by Randall Wilson of Red Oak, Iowa. 2, 3. submitted on June 23, 2024, by Randall Wilson of Red Oak, Iowa. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.