The Spanish American War - Vancouver, Washington
Posted by: Groundspeak Charter Member BruceS
N 45° 37.608 W 122° 39.303
10T E 526889 N 5052641
Marker gives brief information about role Vancouver Barracks played in the Spanish American War.
Waymark Code: WMJ8EA
Location: Washington, United States
Date Posted: 10/10/2013
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member NW_history_buff
Views: 5

Text of marker:

The Spanish American War

Throughout the Spanish American War Vancouver Barracks was a principal supply and shipping center for provisioning American troops in the Philippines.  General Thomas Anderson, post commander, became the first U.S. General to serve overseas.

Donated by
Tidewater Barge Lines, Inc.

Marker Name: The Spanish American War

Marker Type: City

Town name: Vancouver

Placer: City of Vancouver

Date marker was placed: Not listed

Related website: Not listed

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