Historical Marker
General Winfield Scott Hancock
Historical marker location:
Penn Quarter, District of Columbia
( Memorial is at the intersection of Pennsylvania Avenue Northwest and 7th Street Northwest, on the right when traveling west on Pennsylvania Avenue Northwest.)
Marker installed: 1896
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."