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The Sand Bar Fight

James Bowie, wounded as a second in Wells-Maddox duel and wielding the awesome blade of his design, killed Norris Wright September 19, 1827. Modified knife later became famous as The Bowie Knife

Located in Vidalia, LA, Dist. 58, Hwy 90, Concordia Parish. Concordia Parish. 38




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