9/11 Memorial

Historical marker location:

301 7th Street SW, Southwest Federal Center, District of Columbia

( Memorial is at the intersection of 7th Street Southwest and Virginia Avenue Southwest, on the right on 7th Street Southwest.)

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."