Historic Sites of the U.S.-Mexican War

All the below-listed sites have some connection with the history of the U.S.-Mexican War in California. However, rather than duplicate information, we have simply provided links to websites where you may learn more about the history of each place.

SACRAMENTO COUNTY

Sutter's Fort State Historic Park

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SONOMA COUNTY

VISIT the Sonoma State Historic Park Web site.

Mexican Barracks, Sonoma, California Located at Sonoma State Historic Site. There are Mexican army artifacts on display here, such as cannons and uniforms. There is also a simulated enlisted men's area, a theater with video, and a very nice bookstore with several books for sale relating to the California portion of the U.S.-Mexican War.	Another view of Mexican Barracks, Sonoma, California
The rear view of Mexican Barracks, Sonoma, California	Sonoma Historic Marker, Sonoma, California Located in corner of main plaza at Sonoma, almost adjacent to Bear Flag monument and across the street from Mexican Barracks (see above).
Bear Flag Statue, Sonoma, California Commemorates the short-lived "Bear Flag" revolt of 1846.	Bear Flag Statue base, Sonoma, California

All the above photos by Bill Bozic. Used with permission.

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SAN FRANCISCO COUNTY

• Portsmouth Square

• Fort Montgomery Site

• Fort Point/El Castillo de San Joaquin

• San Francisco Presidio Site

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SANTA CLARA COUNTY

Santa Clara Battlefield

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MONTEREY COUNTY

VISIT the Monterey State Historic Park Web site.

Chapel of Mexican Troops, Monterey, California Located in Old Town Monterey. No admission fee. No mention of U.S.-Mexican War. Small gift shop with religious items for sale.

Fremont House, Monterey, California Presently being used as a French bakery. Located adjacent to main Post Office.

All the above photos by Bill Bozic. Used with permission.

• Fort Mervine/Monterey Redoubt; here's another Fort Mervine site

• Natividad Battlefield

• Fremont Peak State Park

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SANTA BARBARA COUNTY

Presidio de Santa Barbara Virgen y Matir

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LOS ANGELES COUNTY

• Dominguez Rancho Battlefield Site

• Rio San Gabriel Battlefield Site

• La Mesa Battlefield Site

• El Pueblo de Los Angeles State Historic Park

• Fort Moore Site

• Campo de Cahuenga

• Adobe Flores

• Mission San Gabriel

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SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY

Rancho Santa Ana del Chino

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SAN DIEGO COUNTY

• San Pasqual Battlefield State Historic Park

• Mission San Luis Rey

• San Diego Presidio/Fort Stockton

• Old Town San Diego State Historic Park

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