Historical Marker

Tunlaw Road

Historical marker location:
2207 Tunlaw Road Northwest, Glover Park, District of Columbia
( Marker is on Tunlaw Road Northwest south of 37th Street Northwest, on the right when traveling south.)
Marker installed: 2009

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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