A Navy Town
Historical marker location:
1101 Howard Road Southeast, Buena Vista, District of Columbia
( Memorial is at the intersection of Howard Road Southeast and Shannon Place Southeast, on the right when traveling east on Howard Road Southeast.)
Marker installed: 2015
An East-of-the-River View. Anacostia Heritage Trail
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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."