Crossroads Create Community

Historical marker location:

5798 Georgia Avenue Northwest, 16th Street Heights, District of Columbia

( Marker is at the intersection of Georgia Avenue Northwest (U.S. 29) and Missouri Avenue Northwest, on the right when traveling south on Georgia Avenue Northwest.)

Marker installed: 2008

Battleground to Community. Brightwood Heritage Trail.

The District was a major center of the slave trade in the 19th century: Prior to the Civil War, Washington, D.C. was home to one of the largest slave markets in the country. Slaves were bought and sold in public auctions held in the city, and many prominent politicians and businessmen owned slaves.