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ROUGH RIDERS RODE BY HERE

1898 


Location: 

27° 57.611′ N, 82° 26.105′ W


Marker is at 2117 E. 7th Ave., Tampa, FL in Ybor City, which is directly in front of the entrance to the historical Columbia Restaurant (on the south side of 7th Ave.).

Inscription:

The intersection of 7th Avenue and 22 Street was a sandy crossroad connecting three army encampments in the Ybor City area during the Spanish-American War.   At this crossroad was located a water-trough where the Rough Riders watered their mounts.   Col. "Teddy" Roosevelt frequently rode by here on his horse "Texas" followed by his little dog, "Cuba." 

Erected:

Erected by the Columbia Restaurant in 1961.

Description:

Additional information regarding this Marker can be found by clicking here.



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