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. 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. It 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.

Regionally, this marker is in Central Louisiana. It is also in the American South, specifically in the Deep South, and in the Mississippi Delta. Globally, it is in North America, a Gulf of Mexico state, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture, the Louisiana Purchase, one of the Confederate States of America, and the Antebellum South.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Mississippi River (within shouting distance of this marker); Great Mississippi River Flood of 1927 (within shouting distance of this marker); Relocation of Vidalia (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Sidney A. Murray, Jr., Hydroelectric Station (about 600 feet away); Post of Concord Established

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(about 700 feet away); Natchez (approx. half a mile away); Natchitoches - Natchez Road (approx. half a mile away); Natchez Under-the-Hill - Life on the Riverfront (approx. 0.6 miles away in Mississippi). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Vidalia.

Another marker is no longer nearby. Sand Bar Fight (was approx. 0.3 miles away but has been confirmed missing).

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 1,035 times since then and 37 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 3, 2018.