The town of Jalapa was named for Xalapa, Mexico after members of the Palmetto Regiment fought near there in the <a href='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battle_of_Cerro_Gordo'>Battle of Cerro Gordo.</a>  Now just a crossroads in Newberry County, it was once an active community with stores, churches, and a school.
Most of the information I used in this episode can be found on my blog post, <a href='https://www.randomconnections.com/seeking-jalapa/'>Seeking Jalapa</a>.

The town of Jalapa was named for Xalapa, Mexico after members of the Palmetto Regiment fought near there in the Battle of Cerro Gordo. Now just a crossroads in Newberry County, it was once an active community with stores, churches, and a school. Most of the information I used in this episode can be found on my blog post, Seeking Jalapa.

The town of Jalapa was named for Xalapa, Mexico after members of the Palmetto Regiment fought near there in the <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battle_of_Cerro_Gordo" rel="noopener noreferrer">Battle of Cerro Gordo.</a>&nbsp; Now just a crossroads in Newberry County, it was once an active community with stores, churches, and a school.
Most of the information I used in this episode can be found on my blog post, <a href="https://www.randomconnections.com/seeking-jalapa/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Seeking Jalapa</a>.

Jalapa, South Carolina

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