Re: Centralia Massacre/17th Illinois Cavalry
I went to the old village site this morning. The old stones imbedded in the three walls are early civilian stones. The information engraved on the obelisk states that a time capsule was installed at the bi-centennial and will be opened July 4, 2076. There are two old stones still standing at gravesites in the cemetery, one for James A. Thompson, Co A, 30 Regt, PA HV ARTY, Sep 30 1819 Jan 13 1871 and Jno McClanahan, Co D, 49th Mo Inf, no dates and engraving badly worn. Went to the Audrain County library and inquired about any information they may have. They didn't have anything so Mexico may be a dead end.