Dajabσn, Dominican Republic — Caribbean Region of the Americas (Hispaniola, Greater Antilles, West Indies)
The Battle of Beller
Homenaje a los heroes de la Batalla de Beller
27 octubre de 1845.
Tribute to the Heroes of the Battle of Beller
October 27, 1845.
Topics. This memorial is listed in these topic lists: Patriots & Patriotism • Wars, Non-US.
Location. 19° 32.949′ N, 71° 42.357′ W. Memorial is in Dajabσn. It is on Calle Beller just west of Calle Victor Manuel Abreu, on the left when traveling west. The marker and monument are at the center of a city park, just east of a kiosk. Touch for map. Memorial is in this post office area: Dajabσn 63000, Dominican Republic. Touch for directions.
Regionally, it is one of the Greater Antilles on the Caribbean Sea, on in the Atlantic Ocean, in North America, and in the Western Hemisphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain and also a Spanish colony.
Other nearby markers. At least 2 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Juan Pablo Duarte y Diez (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); The Haitian Massacre of 1937 (approx. 0.3 kilometers away).
Regarding The Battle of Beller.
The Battle of Beller was one of many battles of the Dominican War of Independence from Haiti. It took place on October 27, 1845, in the area of the flatlands known as Beller on the outskirts of the town of Dajabσn, where the Haitians had built a fort called "The Invincible." The fort was taken by Dominican troops commanded by Francisco Antonio Salcedo.
Credits. This page was last revised on January 10, 2022. It was originally submitted on March 9, 2018, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 504 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on March 9, 2018, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia.




