Historical Marker

James Garfield's Legacy

Historical marker location:
1022 Madison Drive Northwest, The National Mall, District of Columbia
( Marker is on Madison Drive Northwest west of 4th Street Northwest, on the left when traveling west.)
Marker installed: 2018

National Mall and Memorial Parks

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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