Howard University Sets the Standard
Historical marker location:
1901 Vermont Avenue Northwest, U Street Corridor, District of Columbia
( Marker is at the intersection of T Street Northwest and Vermont Avenue Northwest, on the left when traveling east on T Street Northwest.)
City Within a City. Greater U Street Heritage Trail
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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."