A Place to Grow

Historical marker location:

2211 14th Street Northwest, U Street Corridor, District of Columbia

( Marker is at the intersection of 14th Street Northwest and W Street Northwest on 14th Street Northwest.)

Anthony Bowen YMCA. Greater U Street Heritage Trail.

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."