A Historic Landscape

Historical marker location:

100 1st Street Southwest, Southwest Federal Center, District of Columbia

( Marker can be reached from the intersection of Washington Avenue Southwest and Independence Avenue Southwest, on the right when traveling north.)

United States Botanic 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."