Brentwood in Prince George's County, Maryland — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Dueling Grounds

Photographed by Allen C. Browne, April 19, 2014

1. Dueling Grounds Marker

Inscription. Near this site, more than fifty duels were fought during the first half of the 19th century. This is where gentlemen of Washington settled their political and personal differences, on what became known as "The Dark and Bloody Grounds". One of the most famous disputes was that between Commodores Stephen Decatur and James Barron, which was settled here on Mar. 22, 1820. Commodore Decatur who gained fame as the conqueror of the Barbary Pirates, was fatally wounded by his antagonist. Although Congress passed an anti-dueling law in 1839, duels continued here until just before the Civil War.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Places. A significant historical month for this entry is March 1862.

Location. 38° 56.006′ N, 76° 57.179′ W. Marker is in Brentwood, Maryland, in Prince George's County. It can be reached from Bladensburg Road. Marker on the grounds of Fort Lincoln Cemetery. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Brentwood MD 20722, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the Washington Metropolitan Area.

It is also in the American South,

specifically in the Upper South,

and in the Mid-Atlantic.

Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region,

North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once one of the original Thirteen Colonies

and also the Antebellum South.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Bladensburg Dueling Grounds (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Road to the Capital (about 300 feet away); a different marker also named Dueling Grounds (about 300 feet away); Marines & Flotillamen

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(about 400 feet away); The Road to the Capitol (about 400 feet away); A Valiant Stand (about 400 feet away); Historic Fort Lincoln Cemetery (approx. 0.2 miles away); a different marker also named Second Line Falls (approx. ¼ mile away).

Another marker is no longer nearby. Second Line Falls (was about 300 feet away but has been confirmed missing).

Photographed by Allen C. Browne, April 19, 2014

2. Dueling Grounds Marker

Scuto Bonæ Voluntatis Tuæ Coronasti Nos 1632. image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Allen C. Browne, April 19, 2014

3. Scuto Bonæ Voluntatis Tuæ Coronasti Nos 1632.

"With favor Wilt Thou Compass Us as with a Shield"

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on April 22, 2014, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland. This page has been viewed 907 times since then and 29 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on April 22, 2014, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.