Rough Riders Memorial, Military monument in Arlington National Cemetery, US
A grey granite pillar displays the First United States Volunteer Cavalry insignia and lists the battles of Las Guasimas, San Juan, and Santiago.
The memorial, erected in 1906 by regiment members and supporters, honors the First United States Volunteer Cavalry who fought in the Spanish-American War.
The memorial represents the cowboy soldiers and frontiersmen who formed the cavalry unit under Theodore Roosevelt's command during the 1898 conflict.
Visitors can find the memorial in Section 22 of Arlington National Cemetery, near the graves of Spanish-American War soldiers and sailors.
A time capsule containing historical items from the early 1900s rests beneath the 14-foot monument, which cost 2,500 dollars to construct.
Location: Arlington County
GPS coordinates: 38.87542,-77.07599
Latest update: March 5, 2025 08:13
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