Historical Marker

The Modern Rose

Historical marker location:
990 Jefferson Drive Southwest, The National Mall, District of Columbia
( Marker can be reached from Jefferson Drive Southwest west of 7th Street Southwest, on the right when traveling east.)
Marker installed: 1998

Kathrine Dulin Folger Rose Garden

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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