Poulton Hall

Historical marker location:

1419 37th Street Northwest, Georgetown, District of Columbia

( Marker is at the intersection of 37th Street Northwest and O Street Northwest, on the right when traveling north on 37th Street Northwest.)

Built 1947.

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."