Vidalia in Concordia Parish, Louisiana — The American South (West South Central)
James Bowie
1827
Photographed By Cajun Scrambler, June 30, 2018
1. James Bowie Marker
Inscription.
James Bowie. Folklore and legend swirl around the famous Sand Bar Duel of September 1827, which involved the adventurous James Bowie. What began as a "gentlemen's duel" between Dr. Thomas H. Maddox and Samuel L. Wells on a sand bar in the Vidalia-Natchez area, ended amicably between the two principals. However, a melee ensued among the many witnesses, leaving two men dead and two seriously wounded, including Bowie.
Despite his wounds, and using the Bowie knife made famous by himself and his brother, James Bowie killed Major Norris Wright, Sheriff of Rapides Parish.
Folklore and legend swirl around the famous Sand Bar Duel of September 1827, which involved the adventurous James Bowie. What began as a "gentlemen's duel" between Dr. Thomas H. Maddox and Samuel L. Wells on a sand bar in the Vidalia-Natchez area, ended amicably between the two principals. However, a melee ensued among the many witnesses, leaving two men dead and two seriously wounded, including Bowie.
Despite his wounds, and using the Bowie knife made famous by himself and his brother, James Bowie killed Major Norris Wright, Sheriff of Rapides Parish.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Law Enforcement.
Location. 31° 33.819′ N, 91° 25.262′ W. Marker is in Vidalia, Louisiana, in Concordia Parish. Marker is on Front Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 112 Front Street, Vidalia LA 71373, United States of America. Touch for directions.
More about this marker. Located on the north side of the Vidalia Conference & Convention Center building.
June 30, 2018
2. James Bowie Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on May 30, 2022. It was originally submitted on July 3, 2018, by Cajun Scrambler of Assumption, Louisiana. This page has been viewed 484 times since then and 67 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on July 3, 2018.