Matagalpa, Nicaragua

The Indian Archers of Matagalpa

Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, May 7, 2019

1. The Indian Archers of Matagalpa Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

Homenaje a los Héroes Nacionales
Indios Flecheros de Matagalpa
“La participación de 60 Indios Flecheros de Matagalpa fue determinante en la gloriosa Batalla de San Jacinto el 14 de Septiembre del año 1856, para vencer y expulsar a los filibusteros encabezados por el norteamericano William Walker”.

14 de Septiembre de 2018
Gobierno Municipal de Matagalpa

English translation:
Tribute to the National Heroes
Indian Archers of Matagalpa
The participation of 60 native archers from Matagalpa was determinative in the glorious Battle of San Jacinto on September 14, 1856 to win against the Filibusters, headed by the North American William Walker, and to expel them from the country.

September 14, 2018
Municipal Government of Matagalpa

Erected 2018 by Gobierno Municipal de Matagalpa.

Topics. This memorial is listed in these topic lists: Native Americans • Patriots & Patriotism • Wars, Non-US. A significant historical date for this entry is September 14, 1856.

Location. 12° 55.692′ N, 85°

Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, May 7, 2019

2. The Indian Archers of Matagalpa Marker

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55.076′ W. Marker is in Matagalpa. Memorial is on Paseo Juan Pablo II just east of Avenida Bartolomé Martínez, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Matagalpa 61000, Nicaragua. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 21 kilometers of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Carlos Fonseca Amador (within shouting distance of this marker); General José Francisco Morazán Quezada (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); The Cathedral of Matagalpa (about 90 meters away); Parish House of Jinotega (approx. 20.4 kilometers away in Jinotega); Amanda López Pineda (approx. 20.4 kilometers away in Jinotega); Monsignor Rubén Baltodano y Alfaro (approx. 20.4 kilometers away in Jinotega); Doctor Gustavo Blandón Zeledón (approx. 20.4 kilometers away in Jinotega); Harvey Wells Moller (approx. 20.4 kilometers away in Jinotega). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Matagalpa.

The Indian Archers of Matagalpa near the marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, May 7, 2019

3. The Indian Archers of Matagalpa near the marker

Credits. This page was last revised on May 30, 2019. It was originally submitted on May 30, 2019, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana. This page has been viewed 155 times since then and 10 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on May 30, 2019, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana.