Historical Marker
Dr. Dorothy Height
Historical marker location:
700 7th Street Southwest, Southwest Waterfront, District of Columbia
( Marker is on 7th Street Southwest south of G Street Southwest, on the left when traveling south.)
Marker installed: 2010
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."