Lewis Giles, Sr.'s Home and Office

Historical marker location:

4428 Hunt Pl NE, Deanwood, District of Columbia

( Marker is on Hunt Place Northeast just west of 46th Street Northeast, on the right when traveling west.)

African American Heritage Trail, Washington, DC. 4428 Hunt Place, NE

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."