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It’s been over 150 years since Illinois soldiers faced Santa Ana in the Mexican War. However traces of that battle fought over 1500 miles to the south can still be found in the names of cities and the relics in museums…
Can’t believe I missed seeing this when we toured Springfield. I taught Spanish here in Iowa and there are many town and county names based on Mexican War sites. By the way, I grew up in King City. Always enjoy listening to you.