Godey's Lime Kilns

Historical marker location:

2701 K Street Northwest, Foggy Bottom, District of Columbia

( Marker can be reached from L Street Northwest west of 26th Street Northwest, on the left when traveling west.)

1833 - 1908

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."