Historical Marker
Remembering Dr. Dorothy Height
Historical marker location:
2115 F Street Northwest, Foggy Bottom, District of Columbia
( Marker can be reached from G Street Northwest west of 21st Street Northwest, on the right when traveling east.)
Marker installed: 2011
A Model of Public Service. 1912-2010.
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."