Drum and Spear Bookstore Site

Historical marker location:

2701 14th Street Northwest, Columbia Heights, District of Columbia

( Marker can be reached from the intersection of 14th Street Northwest and Fairmont Street Northwest.)

African American Heritage Trail, Washington, DC. 1371 Fairmont Street, NW.

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."