Historic Kappa House

Historical marker location:

1708 S Street Northwest, Dupont Circle, District of Columbia

( Marker is on S Street Northwest east of New Hampshire Avenue Northwest, on the right when traveling east.)

African American Heritage Trail, Washington, DC. 1708 S Street, NW.

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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."