USS Maine Monument, an outdoor monument, located in Central Park in Manhattan, New York
The USS Maine National Monument is located in Central Park, commemorating the American naval ship sunk in Havana Harbor.
The monument was dedicated in 1913 to honor the 260 American sailors who perished in 1898.
The USS Maine catastrophe led to the United States declaring war on Spain, marking the start of the Spanish-American War.
Visitors to Central Park can view the monument near the Merchant's Gate entrance at Columbus Circle.
The monument features a pylon topped by a gilded eagle and a sculpture representing Columbia Triumphant.
Location: New York County
Website: nycgovparks.org/parks/central-park/monuments/966
Sources: Wikimedia, OpenStreetMap
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