The Division
Historical marker location:
1301 Constitution Avenue Northwest, Federal Triangle, District of Columbia
( Marker can be reached from Constitution Avenue Northwest (U.S. 1/50) east of 14th Street Northwest, on the right when traveling west.)
Marker installed: 2012
Make No Little Plans. Federal Triangle Heritage Trail
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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.