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Spanish-American War Grave Memorial; Oskaloosa, Iowa; Mahaska County

Spanish-American War Grave Memorial; Oskaloosa, Iowa; Mahaska County

Title

Spanish-American War Grave Memorial; Oskaloosa, Iowa; Mahaska County

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