Josephine Butler

Historical marker location:

1351 K Street Northwest, Downtown Washington, District of Columbia

( Marker is at the intersection of K Street Northwest (U.S. 29) and 14th Street Northwest, on the right when traveling west on K Street Northwest.)

Marker installed: 2019

1920 - 1997.

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."