Historical Marker

Fort Mahan

Historical marker location:
4000 Benning Road Northeast, Mahaning Heights, District of Columbia
( Marker is at the intersection of Benning Road Northeast and 41st Street Northeast, on the right when traveling west on Benning Road Northeast.)

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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