U.S.S. Maine Memorial - Niles, Michigan
Posted by: Groundspeak Charter Member BruceS
N 41° 49.783 W 086° 15.208
16T E 561990 N 4631139
Memorial to the men of the U.S.S. Maine, destroyed in the Havana harbor February 15, 1898, triggering the start of the Spanish-American War.
Waymark Code: WM4WT9
Location: Michigan, United States
Date Posted: 10/07/2008
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member saopaulo1
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This tablet was designed by Charles Keck and and cast by J.N.O. Williams in 1913. The tablets were cast at least partially from metal recovered from the Maine. More than 1,000 of these tablets were cast and distributed around the country.
Type of memorial: Plaque

Location: In front of Niles City Hall

Public or private: Public

Who placed it?: Not listed

When was it placed?: Not listed
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