Clinton in Hinds County, Mississippi — The American South (East South Central)

The Clinton Duel

Photographed By Mark Hilton, June 24, 2018

1. The Clinton Duel Marker

Inscription. On January 12, 1836, Isaac Caldwell, a former law partner of Senator George Poindexter, fought a duel with Samuel Gwin, a protégé of Andrew Jackson. The duel was the result of a lengthy political quarrel that began in 1830, when the senator blocked Jackson's nomination of Gwin to the Clinton Land Office. When Poindexter, in a public tirade, blamed Jackson for his re election defeat, Gwin "hissed” him and Caldwell challenged him to a duel. Caldwell was killed, and Gwin was seriously wounded.

Erected 2018 by Mississippi Department of Archives and History.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Government & Politics • Notable Events. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #07 Andrew Jackson, and the Mississippi State Historical Marker Program series lists. A significant historical date for this entry is January 12, 1836.

Location. 32° 19.868′ N, 90° 20.337′ W. Marker is in Clinton, Mississippi, in Hinds County. Marker is on Clinton Raymond Road, 0.2 miles south of Interstate 20, on the right when traveling south. Located in front of the Central Fire Station. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1234 Clinton Raymond Road, Clinton MS 39056, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Benjamin Whitfield (approx. 0.6 miles away); “Love is Immortal”

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(approx. 0.6 miles away); Mississippi College (approx. 0.6 miles away); Provine Chapel (approx. 0.7 miles away); Jennings Hall (approx. 0.7 miles away); Covenant of Cooperation (approx. 0.7 miles away); Tanglewood (approx. ¾ mile away); Natchez Trace Crossing (approx. ¾ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Clinton.

The Clinton Duel Marker at the Clinton Central Fire Station. image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Mark Hilton, June 24, 2018

2. The Clinton Duel Marker at the Clinton Central Fire Station.

View from marker north towards Interstate 20. image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Mark Hilton, June 24, 2018

3. View from marker north towards Interstate 20.

Credits. This page was last revised on October 2, 2020. It was originally submitted on June 24, 2018, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama. This page has been viewed 440 times since then and 28 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on June 24, 2018, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama.