Historical Marker

Native People & Visitors

Historical marker location:
1900 Anacostia Drive, Anacostia Park, District of Columbia
( Marker is on Anacostia Drive, 0.7 miles east of Good Hope Road Southeast, on the left when traveling east.)

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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