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. It 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.

Regionally, this marker is in Louisiana’s River Parishes.

It is also in the American South,

specifically in the Deep South,

on the Gulf Coast,

and in the Great River Road Region.

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 New Spain,

the Viceroyalty of New France,

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: Walter J. Cox and Wallace J. Cox (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Donald Bradburn (about 400 feet away); Mississippi Meanders (about 600 feet away); a different marker also named Mississippi Meanders (about 700 feet away); Fritz Bultman (approx. 0.2 miles away); 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). Touch for a list and map of all markers in New Orleans.

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is no longer nearby. General Beauregard Equestrian Statue (was approx. 0.4 miles away but has been permanently removed).

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

Additional keywords. dueling, culture

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Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, December 23, 2011

2. The Duelling Grounds Marker

Duelling Grounds image. Click for full size.

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 1,264 times since then and 30 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.