Dueling Creek is a tributary of the Anacostia River in southern Maryland in the United States, located in the town of Colmar Manor.
The Bladensburg Dueling Grounds on the creek was a favorite spot for duels in the 19th century, and was the site of a duel between Stephen Decatur and James Barron.
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References
- "Dueling Creek Natural Area". pgparks.com. 2012. Retrieved 21 March 2012.
- "Duels and the Bladensburg Dueling Grounds Marker". The Historical Marker Database. 2012. Retrieved 21 March 2012.
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