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Commemorative Plaque - Hamilton Burr Duel

Title: Commemorative Plaque - Hamilton Burr Duel
Description: This is an image of the historical marker which was unveiled just to the left of the Hamilton Monument on July 11, 2004, the bicentennial of the duel between Alexander Hamilton and Aaron Burr. The text on the plaque reads: The Hamilton Burr Duel July 11, 1804 The most famous duel in American history took place on this date at the dueling grounds in Weehawken, between political rivals, General Alexander Hamilton and sitting Vice-President of the United States Colonel Aaron Burr. Hamilton fell, mortally wounded, and died the next day in New York City. Tragically, Hamilton's son Philip had also met his death here in a duel in 1801. Dedicated on July 11, 2004, the 200th Anniversary of the Duel.
Subject: WHC88175
Date: 2004
Type: OT
Identifier: WHC88175
Coverage: Hamilton Avenue and Boulevard East,Weehawken, NJ [40.770829,-74.01686459999999]
Tag: Hamilton - Burr Duel
Rights: This digital image may be used for educational or scholarly purposes without restriction. Commercial and other uses of the item are prohibited without prior written permission from the Weehawken Historical Commission.