Historical Marker

Chapel Hall

Historical marker location:
800 Florida Avenue Northeast, Gallaudet, District of Columbia
( Marker is on Lincoln Circle Northeast north of Florida Avenue Northeast.)
Marker installed: 1966

Gallaudet College

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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