"Studying history helps us learn from those who came before us, and understand those who are now among us. As we make history, we must be mindful of those who will come after us."
-Carol Williams
On this day (January 30) in 1847 the city of Yerba Buena was renamed San Francisco, as a result of the Mexican-American War.
Yerba Buena was originally a Mexican settlement intended as a trading post for ships visiting the bay. In typical Spanish style, it was arranged with a central plaza. This plaza today is known as Portsmouth Square, named after the war ship USS Portsmouth. The first public school in California was erected, on the southwest corner of the plaza, in the same year the city became known as San Francisco.
I find it ironic that Portsmouth Square, the spot of the original Mexican settlement, is in a small portion of what is now known as Chinatown.
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Fathom Realty - Bentonville, AR
Good morning Carol. I love trivia as I know Wayne Martin does. It shows in his trivia posts. This is just icing on the cake. I do hope there is more to follow.
Jan 31, 2017 03:03 AM
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Carol Williams
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Nina Hollander, Broker
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Very interesting information about San Francisco and California! I have not yet been to San Francisco but hope to some day. Thanks for sharing.
Jan 31, 2017 03:52 AM
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Carol Williams
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Nina Hollander, Broker
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Good morning, Carol... I did not know this and I lived in San Francisco in the Embarcadero area adjacent to Chinatown back in the mid-1970's.
Jan 31, 2017 03:55 AM
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Carol Williams
Wenatchee, WA
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Good morning Carol,
Have been to San Francisco numerous times and have been to China Town but did not know its history.
Make yourself an astonishing day.
Jan 31, 2017 04:44 AM
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Carol Williams
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Coldwell Banker Realty ~ 512.750.6899 - Austin, TX
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Good morning Carol Williams ,
This is fascinating! I have been to China Town in San Francisco but never knew the history....its ironic in a way.
Jan 31, 2017 04:53 AM
Referral Group Incorporated - East Brunswick, NJ
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Good morning Carol. I so agree in the irony of this. I didn't know. Thank you.
Jan 31, 2017 05:55 AM
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Carol Williams
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Nice little tidbit of Mexican-American history. So that's how the city of San Francisco got its name! Did you know San Francisco is spanish for Saint Francis?
Jan 31, 2017 07:46 AM
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Carol Williams
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Good morning James Dray . I knew you'd appreciate some trivia. Have a great day!
Jan 31, 2017 08:24 AM
Although I'm retired, I love sharing my knowledge and learning from other real estate industry professionals. - Wenatchee, WA
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Thanks for stopping by Kat Palmiotti . I've been to San Francisco several times but didn't know about Portsmouth Square until recently. I want to check it out next time I'm in the city.
Jan 31, 2017 08:25 AM
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Good morning Nina Hollander . I've been to SF several times and did not know this either. Next time I'm there, I'm going to scout out Portsmouth Square.
Jan 31, 2017 08:26 AM
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Charlotte, NC
Carol Williams ~ hi Carol... I've probably been there and didn't know it!
Jan 31, 2017 08:29 AM
Most likely, Nina Hollander . 
Jan 31, 2017 01:35 PM
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Good morning Sheila Anderson . Next time I'm in SF, I'm going to scout out Portsmouth Square. Thanks for stopping by.
Jan 31, 2017 08:27 AM
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Sheila Anderson
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Good morning Raymond E. Camp . It is interesting to discover these little known facts about the history of a place. You'd think it would be more common knowledge. Thanks for reading.
Jan 31, 2017 08:29 AM
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Raymond E. Camp
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Good morning Dorie Dillard . I've been to SF several times and had no idea. It is interesting to come across these little tidbits.
Jan 31, 2017 08:31 AM
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I did not know that but it does make sense, Cheryl Dukes - Atlanta . Thanks for stopping by.
Jan 31, 2017 08:31 AM
Mapleridge Realty, CT 203-206-0754 - Waterbury, CT
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We have been to San Francisco and probably trod our toes on that settlement. When the US won that war their Western expansion added a large chunk of land.
Jan 31, 2017 12:21 PM
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Carol Williams
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The United States has an interesting and often violent past, don't we Ed Silva ?
Jan 31, 2017 01:35 PM
LAER Realty Partners - Burlington, MA
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Carol Williams - interesting notes from the history!
I actually studied Indian history - so this is very interesting for me.
Jan 31, 2017 10:16 PM
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Love Trivia! I love reading the blogs even though I am doing a big time catch up I think I have my work cut out for me lol. Thanks so much for taking the time to post keep them coming 
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