Spanish-American War Memorial - Pontiac, IL
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N 40° 52.528 W 088° 37.331
16T E 363312 N 4526199
This memorial is set on the banks of the Vermilion River near Chautaugua Park.
Waymark Code: WMCQ75
Location: Illinois, United States
Date Posted: 10/02/2011
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This Memorial is on the northern side of Riverview Drive Swinging Bridge (
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The plaque reads:
"TO COMMEMORATE THE SERVICES
OF AMERICA'S
VOLUNTEER SOLDIERS, SAILORS AND MARINES
IN THE WAR WITH SPAIN
THE PHILIPPINE INSURRECTION
AND THE CHINA RELIEF EXPEDITION
APRIL 26, 1898 - JULY 4, 1902
DEDICATED BY FRED BENNETT CAMP NO. 3
AND
FRED BENNETT AUXILLIARY NO.17
DEPARTMENT OF ILLINOIS
UNITED SPANISH WAR VETERANS"