Dawn Redwood from China

Historical marker location:

Arboretum, District of Columbia

( Marker is at the intersection of Conifer Road and Hickey Hill Road, on the left when traveling south on Conifer Road.)

(Metasequoia glyptostroboides)

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.