Spanish-American War Regiments
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N 42° 30.390 W 083° 44.272
17T E 275055 N 4709647
At the far western end of the Island Lake State Recreation Area's park road. Unkindly placed in front of a restroom, but plenty of convenient parking. Park entrance is east off of Kensington Road, south of Grand River Avenue.
Waymark Code: WMH93
Location: Michigan, United States
Date Posted: 07/13/2006
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This was once the summer camp of Michigan's National Guard. Here in 1898 the five regiments which were recruited in the state during the war with Spain were organized. Ten men volunteered for every one who could be accepted. Two of the units, the Thirty-third and Thirty-fourth Michigan Infantry, saw action in Cuba during June and July 1898, in the fighting around Santiago. The Thirty-first Regiment served in the occupation of Cuba. The Thirty-second and Thirty-fifth remained in the United States. Of the nearly 6,700 men who served in these regiments 250 were fatalities. Most of these deaths resulted from disease, not from battle action.
Description:
Out forca walk today. Interesting history!
Parking nearby?: no
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Registered Site #: Michigan Historical Commission Registered Site #134
Historical Date: Not listed
Historical Name: Not listed
website: Not listed
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