Category:Bladensburg Dueling Grounds

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<nowiki>Bladensburg Dueling Grounds; site where more than 50 duels were fought during the 1800s in Maryland, US; Dueling Creek Natural Area; Bladensburg Dueling Ground; The Dark and Bloody Grounds; Dark and Bloody Grounds</nowiki>
Bladensburg Dueling Grounds 
site where more than 50 duels were fought during the 1800s in Maryland, US
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Location
Located in or next to body of water
  • Dueling Creek
Street address
  • 3510 37th Ave, Colmar Manor, MD 20722
Has use
  • facility (duel, 1800s)
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official website
Map38° 55′ 30.72″ N, 76° 56′ 25.44″ W
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Wikidata Q4923748
BabelNet ID: 03720807n
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English: Dueling Creek Natural Area: Subfacility of Anacostia Stream Valley Trail

3510 37th Avenue, Colmar Manor, Maryland 20722

"Located in Colmar Manor Community Park and a part of the Anacostia River Stream Valley Park, the Dueling Creek Natural Area has a chilling history. During the first half of the 19th century, it was the site of over 50 duels was known as The Dark and Bloody Grounds. Today, the 60-acre park is home to beavers, bluebirds, ducks, herons, and turtles and includes wetland ponds, field, and forested lowlands." — Maryland-National Capital Park & Planning Commission Department of Parks & Recreation