The Next Wave

Historical marker location:

3332 Georgia Avenue Northwest, Park View, District of Columbia

( Marker is at the intersection of Georgia Avenue Northwest (U.S. 29) and Morton Street Northwest, on the right when traveling south on Georgia Avenue Northwest.)

Lift Every Voice. Georgia Ave./Pleasant Plains 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."