Capitol Columns

Historical marker location:

3501 New York Avenue Northeast, Arboretum, District of Columbia

( Marker can be reached from the intersection of Elipse Road Northeast and Beechwood Road Northeast, on the left when traveling north.)

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."