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Site of The Johnston-Huston Duel

Edna, Jackson County

Marker Text

On this spot General Albert Sidney Johnston and General Felix Huston fought a duel February 5, 1837. General Johnston was seriously wounded. While commanding the Confederate army at the battle of Shiloh April 6, 1862, he was killed. Erected by the State of Texas 1936

Marker Details

Address FM 234
Location Description From Edna, US 59 about 3 mi. SW, FM 234 about 2.4 mi. SE. Marker is on private property.
Marker # 4896
Dedicated 1936
Size, Type 1936 Texas Centennial - historical marker
Code duels, shoot-outs; military topics

  • Private Property:

    True
    • Latitude, Longitude 28.915022, -96.726929

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