Historical Marker

WRAMC - Modern Era

Historical marker location:
1010 Butternut Street Northwest, Brightwood, District of Columbia
( Marker can be reached from Main Drive Northwest west of 12th Street Northwest, on the left when traveling west.)

Former Walter Reed Army Medical Center. Walking Tour.

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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