The Spirit of ’98
Freedom • Patriotism • Humanity
Erected by the State of Ohio to the honor and memory of the Ohio veterans of the Spanish-American War, Philippine Insurrection and the China Relief Expedition.
1898 — 1920
“The cause which triumphed through their valor will live.”
(north-facing tablet)
United • Spanish War Veterans, 1898–1902 • Cuba, Philippine Islands, Porto Rico, U.S.A.
The Republic is secure so long as we continue to honor the memory of its defenders.
(south-facing tablet)
United Spanish War Veterans Memorial Commission appointed by Governor Vic Donahey. Authorized by the 87th General Assembly of Ohio.
Carmi A. Thompson • Charles F. Thompson • Ralph H. Carroll • Frank Auth • Thomas W. Jones • Frank D. Henderson • George F. Schlesinger • Ernest P. Hazard • George M. Forney
“We make immortal the principles for which they contended.” —Edward S. Matthian, Commander, Department of Ohio, United Spanish War Veterans.
Marker can be reached from High Street south of Broad Street (U.S. 40).
Courtesy hmdb.org
