Before the 1800s

Historical marker location:

1275 25th Street Northwest, West End, District of Columbia

( Marker is at the intersection of N Street Northwest and 25th Street Northwest, on the left when traveling west on N Street Northwest.)

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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."