Ybor City in Tampa in Hillsborough County, Florida — The American South (South Atlantic)

Dueling in Ybor City

Photographed by Tim Fillmon, June 21, 2021

1. Dueling in Ybor City Marker

Inscription. Violence was commonplace during the early years of Ybor City. Even duels were sometimes fought over honor, women, and at least once over an argument regarding which novel was appropriate to be read by the lector of a cigar factory. These duels, whether for love or literature, were often fatal and gave rise to the notion that Ybor City in the late 19th century was a lawless place.

Erected 2020 by Originally erected by the Cigar Festival Association of Tampa. Replacement marker funded by the William G. Pomeroy Foundation. Erected by the Hillsborough County Historical Advisory Council.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Hispanic Americans • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the William G. Pomeroy Foundation series list.

Location. 27° 57.634′ N, 82° 26.581′ W. Marker is in Tampa, Florida, in Hillsborough County. It is in Ybor City. It is on North 15th Street just north of East 7th Avenue, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Tampa FL 33605, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is on Florida’s Tampa Bay.

It is also in the American South

and on the Gulf Coast.

Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region,

North America,

a Gulf of Mexico state,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain,

the territory of the Mississippian Culture,

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: Hotel De La Havana (here, next to this marker); The Birth Of Ybor City (a few steps from this marker); Tampa's First Cigar Factory

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(within shouting distance of this marker); Sweet Taste of Ybor City (within shouting distance of this marker); Roland M. Manteiga (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Centro Español de Tampa (about 400 feet away); Ybor City's First Fire Station (about 500 feet away); La Liga Patriotica de Instruccion (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Tampa.

Other markers no longer nearby. First Duel in Ybor City 1888 (was here, next to this marker but has been permanently removed); Tampa's Oldest Restaurant (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been replaced with another marker now near it).

Regarding Dueling in Ybor City. Marker replaces an older one with different text.

Dueling in Ybor City Marker on right image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Tim Fillmon, June 21, 2021

2. Dueling in Ybor City Marker on right

Credits. This page was last revised on July 28, 2024. It was originally submitted on June 29, 2021, by Tim Fillmon of Webster, Florida. This page has been viewed 527 times since then and 22 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 29, 2021, by Tim Fillmon of Webster, Florida.