Historical Marker

Miner Teachers College

Historical marker location:
2565 Georgia Avenue Northwest, Pleasant Plains, District of Columbia
( Marker is on Georgia Avenue Northwest (U.S. 29) south of Euclid Street Northwest, on the right when traveling south.)

African American Heritage Trail, Washington, DC. 2565 Georgia Avenue, 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."
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