"No More Auction Block For Me"

Historical marker location:

1351 U Street Northwest, U Street Corridor, District of Columbia

( Marker can be reached from U Street Northwest east of 14th Street Northwest, on the right when traveling west.)

Marker installed: 2015

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."