Protecting the River's Watershed

Historical marker location:

1014 N Street Southeast, Navy Yard, District of Columbia

( Marker is on 11th Street Southeast north of O Street Southeast.)

Anacostia River. Behind These Walls

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."