Historical Marker
Walsh Memorial
Historical marker location:
2665 Woodley Road Northwest, Woodley Park, District of Columbia
( Marker can be reached from Woodley Road Northwest east of 27th Street Northwest, on the right when traveling west.)
Marker installed: 1964
1913 - 1964.
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."