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. Click to hear the 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. Marker 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.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within

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

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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 (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.

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

Credits. This page was last revised on June 29, 2021. It was originally submitted on June 29, 2021, by Tim Fillmon of Webster, Florida. This page has been viewed 186 times since then and 43 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 29, 2021, by Tim Fillmon of Webster, Florida.