Historical Marker

Fort Davis

Historical marker location:
3812 Alabama Avenue Southeast, Fort Davis, District of Columbia
( Marker is on Alabama Avenue Southeast north of Pennsylvania Avenue Southeast, on the left when traveling north.)
Marker installed: 1956

Civil War Defenses of Washington

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."
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