Martyrs' Cemetery of the Anti-Japanese War on Mantou Mountain

Martyrs' Cemetery of the Anti-Japanese War on Mantou Mountain

The Martyrs' Cemetery of the Anti-Japanese War on Mantou Mountain is a cultural relic protection unit of Ningwu County.

The Martyrs' Cemetery of the Anti-Japanese War on Mantou Mountain is located on a slope 500 meters east of Mantou Village, Ximafang Township, Ningwu County. It faces south and covers an area of about 200 square meters. Surrounded by pine trees, the cemetery features a row of three stone cave dwellings, in front of which stands a tombstone inscribed with: “The forty martyrs who fell in the Battle of Liujiayan will live forever in our memory. Erected with respect by the Ningwu County Committee of the Communist Party of China and the People’s Government of Ningwu County, January 1, 1985.” The martyrs’ cemetery was built in 1967, and the monument was erected in 1985. In the same year, it was designated as a county-level cultural relic protection unit by the People’s Government of Ningwu County.

Source: Xinzhou Net

Ximafang Township: A township under the jurisdiction of Ningwu County. The Ximafang Commune was established in 1958, and the township was founded in 1984. Located in the southwest of the county, it is 60 kilometers from the county seat. Covering an area of 200 square kilometers, it has a population of 6,000. The township administers Ximafang, Danantian, Xi’an, Damao’an, Nangan’gou, Wangjiatan, Langpo’gou, Qianggan’gou, Gedongzi, Lijiagou, Donggou, Xigou, Yumuqiao, Ba’li, Huohuo’gou, Nanzheng’gou, Hanjiagou, Renjiashan, Yaojiagou, Xiaoyu, Wenjiayao, CheDao’gou, Xidao’gou, Yezheng’gou, Xima’wa, Xiepo, Huangmao, Jijiaping, Gaoyadi, Yingfang’gou, Xicong’gou, Huiyao… More detailed information on Ximafang Township++