Haut-Marihaboux

Haut-Marihaboux (or Haut Maribahoux) is the first communal section of Ouanaminthe, Haiti.

Neighboring sections

Northwest 1re Dumas, FTL	North 1re Bas-Maribahoux, FER
West 3e L'Oiseau, FTL	1re Haut-Marihaboux Ouanaminthe	East Frontier D.R.
Southwest 3e Acul-Des-Pins	South 4e Savane-au-Lait	Southeast 3e Savane-Longue 1re Capotille, CPT

About[]

In 1875, the area was reorganized, leading to the establishment of the rural section known as Bas de Maribaroux. Consequently, it has been referred to as Haut de Maribaroux in contrast. The Maribaroux military post was also located in this region. This fertile area has been renowned for producing high-quality sugar, surpassing that of Limonade and the Quartier-Morin, as well as exceptional syrups and tafia. Additionally, iron and sulfur mines can be found here. In 1906, Mr. Victor Charles Pierre discovered leeches in the Yoyo Lagoon near Maribaroux.

In 1839, the area was home to 75 plantations in good condition.

In 1796, a man named Titus, an ex-lieutenant of Toussaint Louverture, received 1,200 rifles, pistols, and ammunition from French émigrés and established a camp at Maribaroux. In response, Governor Laveaux dispatched Villate from Cap with a force of 1,000 infantry and 200 cavalry. Villate positioned himself at Caracol. On February 21, he launched an attack on Titus, scattering his group, capturing him, and subsequently executing him. The British, who had anticipated Titus's success, were waiting in the waters off Fort-Dauphin (Fort-Liberté) but retreated to sea.

In 1867, the Cacos occupied Maribaroux as far as Mont-Organisé, against President Salnave. The marshes of the plain served as a secure refuge for their ammunition supplies.

S.E. Mr. de Daguindeau held the title of Count of Maribaroux during the Empire in 1849.

The Maribaroux plain, during the colonial era, was well cultivated. Its numerous plantations produced annually: 3,500,000 pounds of raw sugar, 2,000,000 pounds of unrefined sugar, and 4,500,000 pounds of white sugar. Today, it presents a most lamentable appearance. The inhabitants engage in meager fishing along the Massacre River, hunting, and raising pigs, which roam freely across both Dominican and Haitian territories. This situation has led to ongoing disputes among the owners of these animals.

On May 7, 1911, the rebels from February 2 in Ouanaminthe, who had been expelled from that city, reappeared in Maribaroux, Ferrier, Capotille, and Grand-Bassin. President Antoine Simon once again went to confront them at Fort-Liberté. On July 17, he hastily left the city, defeated by the insurgents. By August 2, the government was in disarray in the face of the growing insurrection.

Government troops were dispatched to combat Leconte's revolution. A battle ensued, resulting in minimal damage inflicted by the government forces in 1911.

Pirobert[]

Pittaubert (Pirobert) is a settlement situated on the border between Haiti and the Dominican Republic, within the Fort Liberté Borough. In 1901, Dominican forces attempted to seize control, but they were successfully repelled by the Haitians.

• In July 1912, however, the Dominicans invaded Pittaubert, a territory recognized as Haitian, and abducted both Haitians and Dominicans. Following a formal request from the Haitian government, the kidnapped Haitians were released, but the Dominicans remained in captivity. In response, the Haitian Chambers allocated a budget of $600,000 to prepare for potential military action if the Dominicans failed to return their compatriots taken from Pittaubert. During this time, a revolution was brewing, aimed at toppling President Victoria's government, which he attempted to portray as an insurrection led by Haitians.

In 1914, revolutionary forces remained in Maribaroux for a duration of two to three months, led by Charles Zamor, Saûl Péralte, and Codio. By September of the same year, these leaders returned with government forces. The revolutionaries were encamped in Ouanaminthe, while Charles Zamor established his base in Mombin Crochu. A battle ensued in the vicinity of Maribaroux, resulting in both the insurgents and regular troops taking turns in looting and arson.

In 1915, the revolutionaries under President Vilbrun Guillaume Sam did not conduct operations near Maribaroux and Ferrier. Following his election to the presidency, he dispatched troops to thwart the revolution led by Bobo. However, there were no battles or looting carried out by government forces during this period.

Geography[]

Neighborhoods

Code	Name		Population	Places
HMB	Haut-Marihaboux		13,370	Bourjo, Coujol, Dilaire, Duro, Gaïac, Gounote, Grande Savane, Lamatry, Le Chat, Maboule, Marquis, Marquyis Marat, Melchoir, Papa Jacques, Passa Café, Pérard, Pirobert, Place Pre d'Homme, Robino, Rouvoyé, Scott, Sens, Sorselle, Ti laurier.

Du Haut[]

Du Haut started its school in 2014. The school teaches students from preschool through 4th grade. This is the only school in the local area. Other children from this area have to travel to Downtown Ouanaminthe, about 4km (2-1/2 miles) away. The only opportunities for employment come from agriculture and mechanics.

Route Nationale 6, west of Downtown Ouanaminthe

Route Nationale 6, west near Riviere Sable

References[]

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