Ashburton House

Historical marker location:

1525 H Street Northwest, Downtown Washington, District of Columbia

( Marker is on H Street Northwest west of Vermont Avenue Northwest, on the right when traveling west.)

Marker installed: 1974

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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."