Pistols, Pride, and Andrew Jackson

From Southern Ghost Stories by Southern Ghost Stories

May 5, 2026 · 23 min

About this episode

This episode explores the infamous duel between Andrew Jackson and Charles Dickinson, highlighting the events that led to this deadly confrontation.

In this episode of Southern Ghost Stories, I dive into one of the wildest true stories in American history—the duel between Andrew Jackson and Charles Dickinson. This isn’t just about two men with pistols; it’s a chain reaction of insults, pride, bad decisions, and pure Southern grit that spiraled completely out of control. I break down what really happened, the people involved, and how something as small as a horse race turned into a deadly confrontation that followed Jackson for the rest of his life. If you think history is boring, this one will prove you wrong. If you want to learn more about the duel, please check out my book, "Pistols at Red River". It is available over at Amazon. https://a.co/d/08JubPbP Be sure to like, subscribe and leave a review! Check out Allen's books on Amazon! https://amzn.to/3HEf2u9 Got a question or comment? Hit us up on our socials! Instagram https://www.instagram.com/southernghoststories/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/southernghoststoriesonline Follow Allen on X https://x.com/ATOAllen Use code SAVE10 for 10% off your order over at https:// monstercitymadhouse.com

People in this episode

Host: Allen

Topics covered

duel
American history
Andrew Jackson
Southern culture
pride
bad decisions

Keywords

duel
Andrew Jackson
Charles Dickinson
Southern history
pistols
pride
historical events

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Pistols at Red River