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.[1]

It was notorious as a favorite spot for duels in the 19th Century, the most infamous being between Stephen Decatur and James Barron.[2]

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. 

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

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