Cleaning Up Cowtown
Historical marker location:
2400 Georgia Avenue Northwest, Pleasant Plains, District of Columbia
( Marker is at the intersection of Georgia Avenue Northwest (U.S. 29) and Barry Place Northwest, on the right when traveling south on Georgia Avenue Northwest.)
Lift Every Voice. Georgia Ave./Pleasant Plains 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."