Jose Marti Memorial

A bust of Jose Marti and a memorial of an attempt on his life in 1893. Jose Marti was a symbol for Cuba’s bid for independence against Spain in the 19^th century, and is referred to as the «Apostle of Cuban Independence.» The marker reads
«In a small, isolated cottage located in this vicinity, an attempt to poison Jose Marti, the leader of the Cuban Insurrection of 1895, was made by two Spanish agents. Marti’s intuition saved his life. The traitors repented and Marti forgave them.
Two years later, the plotters distinguished themselves as patriots in the battle-​field as Marti had predicted. Jose Marti lost his life during a skirmish at Dos Rios May 19, 1895.
Erected by the Ybor City Chamber of Commerce, 1962»