Downtown Washington, 1801

Historical marker location:

701 15th St Northwest, Downtown Washington, District of Columbia

( Marker is at the intersection of 15th Street Northwest and New York Avenue Northwest, on the right when traveling south on 15th Street Northwest.)

Marker installed: 2009

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."