Historical Marker
With These Hands
Historical marker location:
4803 Sheriff Road Northeast, Deanwood, District of Columbia
( Marker is at the intersection of 48th Street Northeast and Sheriff Road Northeast, on the right when traveling north on 48th Street Northeast.)
Marker installed: 2009
A Self-Reliant People. Greater Deanwood 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."