Science Has Its Traditions As Well As Its Frontiers
Historical marker location:
3500 International Drive Northwest, Forest Hills, District of Columbia
( Marker can be reached from International Drive Northwest east of International Place Northwest, on the right when traveling west.)
The Newton Apple Tree
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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.