Historical Marker
Boiler House
Historical marker location:
355 Water Street Southeast, Navy Yard, District of Columbia
( Marker is on Water Street Southeast just east of 4th Street Southeast, on the left when traveling east.)
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."