Alexander Hamilton Memorial

Historical marker location:

1500 Pennsylvania Avenue Northwest, Downtown Washington, District of Columbia

( Marker can be reached from 15th Street Northwest south of F Street Northwest, on the right when traveling south.)

Marker installed: 1923

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."