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Dueling Creek

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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.

See also

References

  1. "Dueling Creek Natural Area". pgparks.com. 2012. Retrieved 21 March 2012.
  2. "Duels and the Bladensburg Dueling Grounds Marker". The Historical Marker Database. 2012. Retrieved 21 March 2012.

38°55′43″N 76°56′35″W / 38.92861°N 76.94306°W / 38.92861; -76.94306

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