Banneker Circle: Vista to the Past
Historical marker location:
429 L'Enfant Plaza Southwest, Southwest Waterfront, District of Columbia
( Marker is at the intersection of L'Enfant Plaza Southwest and Banneker Circle Southwest, in the median on L'Enfant Plaza Southwest.)
Marker installed: 2004
River Farms to Urban Towers. Southwest Heritage Trail
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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."