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Today in History: Marmaduke kills Walker in Arkansas Confederate duel

9/6/2026

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On September 6 1863 near Little Rock, Arkansas, Confederate generals John S. Marmaduke and Lucius M. Walker fought a formal duel. After a series of accusations over failed support in earlier battles, Marmaduke shot Walker, who died from the wound. Marmaduke was briefly arrested for murder, but the charge was later dropped.

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On September 6 1863 near Little Rock, Arkansas, Confederate generals John S. Marmaduke and Lucius M. Walker fought a formal duel. After a series of accusations over failed support in earlier battles, Marmaduke shot Walker, who died from the wound. Marmaduke was briefly arrested for murder, but the charge was later dropped.