Spanish-American War Grave Memorial; Oskaloosa, Iowa; Mahaska County
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Title
Spanish-American War Grave Memorial; Oskaloosa, Iowa; Mahaska County
Subject
Description
This is a photo of a Spanish-American War grave memorial placed by the headstone of a veteran of this conflict from Mahaska County, Iowa. Many men from Oskaloosa and other communities in Mahaska County gave service in this conflict. The conflict lasted between 1898 and 1902 and took place in Cuba, Puerto Rico, and the Philippine Islands. This was the method by which the United States obtained Puerto Rico and had significant influence over actions that took place in the Philippines, Cuba, and other Latin American nations.
Creator
Mahaska County Historical Society
Source
Historical Archives
Publisher
Mahaska County Historical Society
Date
1902?
2008-07-31
Rights
www.nelsonpioneer.org
Format
still image/jpeg
Type
image
Identifier
Mahaska County Historical Society
http://cdm16125.contentdm.oclc.org/u?/p270701coll7,0