Noted Dueling Ground
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1819-27, known as Linkumpinch. Tennesseans fought two famous duels here. General Sam Houston, in September 1826, severely wounded General William White. Houston later Gov. of Tenn., U.S. Sen., and Gov. of Texas. March 1827, attorneys R. M. Brank and C. M. Smith dueled. Brank was killed. Smith disbarred by Tenn. court action which brought end of dueling here. See other side.
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Sanford Duncan Inn - Built about 1819, as stage coach inn, by Sanford Duncan, a large land owner and leader in forming Simpson County. Most of original structure remains. Linkumpinch, a famous dueling ground on Duncan's land, one mile south. Tennessee had outlawed dueling and during 1819-27 Inn was frequently host to notable antagonists, including General Sam Houston. See other side.
Originally erected in 1964.
For more information see, ExploreKYHistory: Noted Dueling Ground/Sanford Duncan Inn
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