#MexicanWar September 13
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In September 2025, many of us will be taking part in the 30-Day Monuments Coach4aday Challenge. Each day we will spotlight one of the nearly 50,000 National Monuments or Memorials across the United States. In addition, we’ll feature a wide range of other tributes—from statues honoring heroes and athletes to memorials recognizing outstanding citizens and many other categories. Today the post is on the MEXICAN WAR Monument located in Harrisburg PA.
Sitting Southeast of the Pennsylvania State Capitol sits a tall, fluted column with a female figure adorned on top symbolizing victory in the Mexican American War. Was surprised to learn one of these would be located in the Keystone State. Research pointed out that fewer than 30 monuments of these exist in the United States.
Below are two images of the monument
Monuments-30 Day Challenge Guidelines
As with previous challenges, participants are encouraged to adapt the guidelines to fit their own circumstances. If you can, commit to sharing something about a Monument in September
- Record something about a particular US Monument. Make sure you include the location and something about its significance. Try, if possible, to include a photo.
- Share with a challenge partner if you have one.
- Join the conversation by posting on social media with the hashtag #Coach4adayChallenge
September 13-Mexican War Monument
The origins of this war (1846-1848) were over a dispute of what the United States and Mexico had over boundaries. The Mexican claimed it was Nueces River, and the US wanted it to be the Rio Grande.
The Smithsonian Institution has a link that provides details about this monument located in Harrisburg PA. It was completed in 1869 but was relocated in 1894.
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