Bald Cypress

Historical marker location:

1400 Independence Avenue Southwest, The National Mall, District of Columbia

( Marker is on Jefferson Drive Southwest east of 14th Street Southwest (U.S. 1).)

Marker installed: 1988

[Native American Agriculture]. [U.S. Department of Agriculture].

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."