Historical Marker

The Whyland

Historical marker location:
1724 17th Street Northwest, Dupont Circle, District of Columbia
( Marker is on 17th Street Northwest north of Riggs Place Northwest, on the right when traveling south.)

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."
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