Historical Marker
Ally for Independence
Historical marker location:
5307 E St Expy, Foggy Bottom, District of Columbia
( Marker is at the intersection of Virginia Avenue Northwest and D Street Northwest, on the right when traveling east on Virginia Avenue Northwest.)
Marker installed: 2021
National Mall and Memorial Parks. Bernardo de Gálvez.
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."