Dajabón is located on the Dajabón River, also known as the Massacre River, due to an incident that took place in 1728, in which 30 French Buccaneers were killed by Spanish settlers.
The name "Massacre River" for the Dajabón River stems from a historical event where 30 French buccaneers were killed by Spanish colonists in 1728, which is why it's also known as the Massacre River.