Across 23rd St. and Rock Creek

Historical marker location:

1414 22nd Street Northwest, West End, District of Columbia

( Marker is at the intersection of O Street Northwest and 23rd Street Northwest, on the right when traveling west on O Street Northwest. Reported damaged.)

Dupont Circle. Diverse Visions | One Neighborhood

The District was originally called "Federal City": The name "Washington, D.C." was not officially adopted until the late 19th century. Before that, the city was referred to as "Federal City" or simply "Washington."