An American Meridian

Historical marker location:

2401 15th Street Northwest, Columbia Heights, District of Columbia

( Marker is on 15th Street Northwest north of Chapin Street Northwest, on the left when traveling north.)

Meridian Hill Park, National Historic Landmark

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."