City Park in New Orleans in Orleans Parish, Louisiana — The American South (West South Central)

Duelling Grounds

Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, December 23, 2011

1. Duelling Grounds Marker

Inscription. This site, history tells us was a favorite location for many duels fought by hot blooded young blades in the romantic Antebellum era of the South. Here, mostly young French and Spanish gentlemen settled their differences with sword and pistols. It was the field of satisfaction for wounded pride and honor

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Colonial Era.

Location. 29° 59.229′ N, 90° 5.675′ W. Marker is in New Orleans, Louisiana, in Orleans Parish. It is in City Park. Marker is on Victory Avenue. This marker is locate in City Park near the New Orleans Museum of Art. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: New Orleans LA 70124, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Allard Plantation (approx. 0.3 miles away); Metairie And Gentilly Ridges (approx. 0.3 miles away); Beatles Only Concert Performance in Louisiana (approx. 0.4 miles away); Pitot House (approx. half a mile away); The Croatian Benevolent Association of Louisiana (approx. half a mile away); In Memory of All American Veterans (approx. half a mile away); Our Lady of the Rosary Rectory (approx. 0.6 miles away); Marvin E. Thames (approx. 0.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in New Orleans.

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The Duelling Oaks. (Submitted on January 3, 2012, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California.)

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Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, December 23, 2011

2. The Duelling Grounds Marker

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Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, December 23, 2011

3. Duelling Grounds

Credits. This page was last revised on February 12, 2023. It was originally submitted on January 3, 2012, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 931 times since then and 38 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on January 3, 2012, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.