Historical Marker

Braddock’s Rock

Historical marker location:
2301 Constitution Ave NW, Foggy Bottom, District of Columbia
( Marker is on Constitution Avenue Northwest west of 23rd Street Northwest.)
Marker installed: 1964

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."
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