Historical Marker

Spencer Fullerton Baird

Historical marker location:
1000 Jefferson Drive Southwest, The National Mall, District of Columbia
( Marker can be reached from Jefferson Drive Southwest east of 12th Street Southwest, on the right when traveling east.)
Marker installed: 1976

1823 - 1887

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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