William Tecumseh Sherman

Historical marker location:

1168 15th Street Northwest, Downtown Washington, District of Columbia

( Marker is at the intersection of 15th Street Northwest and E Street Northwest, on the right when traveling south on 15th Street Northwest.)

Marker installed: 1903

1820 - 1891

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."