The Spanish American War - Vancouver, Washington
Posted by: 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
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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.