Historical Marker

1910

Historical marker location:
1500 South Capitol Street Southeast, Navy Yard, District of Columbia
( Marker is on Potomac Avenue Southeast east of South Capitol Street Southeast, on the right when traveling west.)

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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