Historical Marker
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Historical marker location:
4001 Nebraska Ave Northwest, American University Park, District of Columbia
( Marker is on Nebraska Avenue Northwest south of Van Ness Street Northwest, on the left when traveling south.)
Top of the Town. Tenleytown Heritage Trail.
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."