Rough Riders Rode by Here 1898
N 27° 57.611 W 082° 26.104
17R E 358840 N 3093620
One of several markers in town commemorating Teddy Roosevelt passing by in his Calvary.
Waymark Code: WM701P
Location: Florida, United States
Date Posted: 08/12/2009
Views: 21
The intersection of Seventh Avenue and Twentysecond Street was a sandy cross-road connecting three army encampments in the Ybor City area during the Spanish-American War.
At this cross-road was located a water-trough where the Rough Riders watered their mounts.
Col. "Teddy" Roosevelt frequently rode by here on his horse "Texas," followed by this little dog, "Cuba."
Marker Number: none
Date: 1981
County: Hillsborough
Marker Type: City
Sponsored or placed by: Columbia Restaurant
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