Historical Marker
1968
Historical marker location:
1350 Clifton St NW, Columbia Heights, District of Columbia
( Marker is at the intersection of 14th Street Northwest and Clifton Street Northwest, on the left when traveling south on 14th Street Northwest.)
Marker installed: 2009
Cultural Convergence. Columbia Heights 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."