August 12, 1817
Charles Lucas and Thomas Hart Benton (above) agreed to their first duel on Bloody Island on this date.
This post was contributed by Ross Malone. A historian and a retired school teacher, Ross has authored many books about Missouri’s history, weird facts, and folk tales. He has also written children’s historical fiction. Visit his website, and buy his books in the Missouri Life store.
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