Historical Marker

Before the city built a bridge

Historical marker location:
1426 21st Street Northwest, Dupont Circle, District of Columbia
( Marker is on 21st Street Northwest near P Street Northwest, on the left when traveling north.)

Dupont Circle. Diverse Visions | One Neighborhood.

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."