 Caccavone resisted legal action against the domination of the Universities of Civitanova and Schiavi di Abruzzo which had areas inhabited by Caccavonesi.In 1819, the village of Castelverrino then broke away from the area becoming autonomous (the present town of Castelverrino).A notable day for the area, “Holy Thursday” April 17, 1862 when 42 soldiers and Mayor Pasquale Antinucci fought against a large group of "Chiavone" bandits led by Louis Alonso said in a clash that killed 10 militiamen and the mayor in Salcito.