Historical Marker

Fort DeRussy

Historical marker location:
Rock Creek Park, District of Columbia
( Marker can be reached from the intersection of Oregon Avenue Northwest and Military Road Northwest, on the right when traveling north.)

Rock Creek Park

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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