Veterans and 9/11 Memorial

Historical marker location:

3700 Upton Street Northwest, North Cleveland Park, District of Columbia

( Memorial is at the intersection of 37th Street Northwest and Upton Street Northwest, on the right when traveling south on 37th Street Northwest.)

Marker installed: 2002

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."