Legacy of War
Historical marker location:
1300 Constitution Avenue Northwest, The National Mall, District of Columbia
( Marker is on Constitution Avenue Northwest (U.S. 50) west of 14th Street Northwest (U.S. 1), on the right when traveling east.)
Marker installed: 2014
Star-Spangled Banner National Historic Trail. National Park Service, U.S. Department of the Interior
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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."