Also known as: Crête-à-Pierrot, Crete-a-Pierrot, Crête a Pierrot, Fort Crête-à-Pierrot
Last updated: April 26, 2026
Crête-à-Pierrot was the fortified height east of Saint Marc that later became legendary in 1802, but the vault's earlier materials show it already mattered in 1792. It matters because the site functioned as a strategic holding place and bargaining point before it became a famous battlefield.
a-pierrot — the fort Débelle attacked
a-pierrot — the fort where Dévaut was killed
Jean-Jacques Dessalines
a-pierrot — Battle/fort context for Magny's command role.
The fortress associated with the Pierrot family name; the battle of Crête-à-Pierrot (1802) carries his name, reinforcing the connection between this maroon commander and the fortified stronghold.
Crete A Pierrot
Battle of Crête-à-Pierrot
Council of Peace and Union
Saint Marc
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