1960 / 2000

Historical marker location:

1200 New Jersey Avenue Southeast, Navy Yard, District of Columbia

( Marker can be reached from Tingey Street Southeast east of New Jersey Avenue Southeast, on the left when traveling east.)

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."