Willis Richardson Residence

Historical marker location:

512 U Street Northwest, LeDroit Park, District of Columbia

( Marker is on U Street Northwest west of 5th Street Northwest, on the right when traveling east.)

African American Heritage Trail, Washington, DC. 512 U Street, NW

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."