Spanish-American War Memorial - Pontiac, IL - Spanish-American War Memorials on Waymarking.com

This Memorial is on the northern side of Riverview Drive Swinging Bridge (visit link)

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"

Type of memorial: Monument Location: on the banks of the Vermilion River near Chautaugua Park. Public or private: Public Who placed it?: FRED BENNETT CAMP NO. 3 & FRED BENNETT AUXILLIARY NO.17 When was it placed?: Not listed

Visit Instructions:
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