Historical Marker
St. Mary's Hall
Historical marker location:
3700 Reservoir Road NW, Georgetown, District of Columbia
( Marker can be reached from Reservoir Road Northwest west of Winfield Lane Northwest, on the left when traveling west.)
Built 1956. East Entry.
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."