About Zero Kilometer Death March Marker
The Zero Kilometer Death March Marker in Mariveles, Bataan marks the starting point of the Bataan Death March of April 1942. Located along the Roman Highway in southern Bataan, the obelisk-style marker commemorates Filipino and American soldiers forced to march to Capas, Tarlac. It features inscriptions, a helmet and rifle sculpture, and serves as a solemn historical landmark and key stop on Bataan's Death March memorial trail.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect a small roadside memorial plaza with a white obelisk marker, bronze plaques with historical inscriptions, and a sculptural element depicting a helmet and rifle. The site is located along the highway near Mariveles town proper, with open surroundings and views of the road leading north. It is an open-air stop for viewing, reading markers, photography, and quiet reflection, typically visited briefly as part of a Bataan historical tour.
Key highlights
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Zero kilometer starting point of the Bataan Death March trail
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Obelisk marker with bronze historical plaques and inscriptions
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Helmet and rifle sculpture symbolizing fallen soldiers
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Roadside memorial plaza along Roman Highway in Mariveles
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First of 138 Death March markers leading to Capas, Tarlac