Alain Locke Residence

Historical marker location:

1326 R Street Northwest, Logan Circle, District of Columbia

( Marker is on R Street Northwest west of 13th Street Northwest, on the left when traveling west.)

African American Heritage Trail, Washington, DC. 1326 R Street, NW

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."