Mon. Contest that begins on February 24th, 1895, took place in Río Hondo, on the Havana Royal Road, Vueltabajoway in the San Cristobal municipality, at 22 ° 43 '27 North latitude and 83 ° 00 '43 West longitude, Artemisa province. Local monument category. Type: historic site. The confrontation was attended by a large group of residents from the area, people of ??deep-rooted national spirit, who joined the “Mambí” army. During the Campaign of the West, the territory was the scene of the actions, camps and routes used by Antonio Maceo and his “Mambisa” forces; during these days he shared his life withthe inhabitants of the zone, made visits and attended public activities. The date February 7th, 1896 and the place Río Hondo mark a milestone in the struggles for independence. Resolution 013 dated 12/18/13.
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