Historical Marker

A Neighborhood Reborn

Historical marker location:
Logan Circle, District of Columbia
( Marker can be reached from the intersection of Logan Circle Northwest and Rhode Island Avenue Northwest, on the right when traveling south.)
Marker installed: 2011

Logan Circle, National Mall & Memorial Parks

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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