Monterey, IN 46960 - U.S. Post Offices on Waymarking.com

This small U.S. Post Office serves Monterey and the surrounding area. The building is constructed of stone, and has a handicapped ramp and entrance on the south side of the building. According to the cornerstone, the building was erected by the Lions Club in 1957.

Monterey (population two hundred or so) has had a Post Office since 1851, and also has a lending library. The town is named after the Battle of Monterey, which occurred during the Mexican-American War. In this conflict a force of United States Regulars, Volunteers and Texas Rangers under the command of General Zachary Taylor defeated the Northern Mexican Army under General Pedro de Ampudia. The hard-fought battle inflicted heavy casualties on both sides, and resulted in a two-month armistice in which the Mexicans yielded control of the area in exchange for an orderly evacuation. Taylor was critisized for allowing the Mexicans to retreat with their weapons, but that didn't hinder his election to the U.S. Presidency some years later.

Type of structure:: Stand-Alone re-enter Zip Code here:: 46960 Current Status:: Still in Use

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