Early Fire Fighting

Historical marker location:

3300 Newark Street Northwest, Cleveland Park, District of Columbia

( Marker is at the intersection of Newark Street Northwest and 33rd Place Northwest, on the right when traveling east on Newark Street Northwest. Reported unreadable.)

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."