Bulfinch Gate House

Historical marker location:

Downtown Washington, District of Columbia

( Marker is at the intersection of 15th Street Northwest and Constitution Avenue Northwest (Route 50), on the right when traveling south on 15th Street Northwest.)

Marker installed: 1950

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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."