Historical Marker

U.S. Arsenal Explosion Memorial

Historical marker location:
1801 E Street Southeast, Barney Circle, District of Columbia
( Memorial can be reached from the intersection of 17th Street Southeast and G Street Southeast, on the right when traveling north.)
Marker installed: 2014

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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