Change on the Waterfront
Historical marker location:
1100 4th Street Southwest, Southwest Waterfront, District of Columbia
( Marker is at the intersection of M Street Southwest and 4th Street Southwest, on the right when traveling west on M Street 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."