Battle of Monterey

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This file appears in: Louisville Legion

The Louisville Legion participated in the Monterrey campaign, which culminated in the battle of the same name and pictured here, on September 23, 1846. Courtesy of the Library of Congress

This file appears in: Louisville Legion

By Tim Talbott
Historical Marker #1589 in Louisville notes the military service of the Louisville Legion. Kentuckians responded enthusiastically to the call for volunteers to fight in the Mexican-American War. …