Eastern Meadow

Historical marker location:

482 Independence Ave SW, The National Mall, District of Columbia

( Marker is at the intersection of Independence Avenue Southwest and 4th Street Southwest, on the right when traveling west on Independence Avenue Southwest.)

Pradera del este

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.