Cogswell and Krug Halls

Historical marker location:

800 Florida Avenue Northeast, Gallaudet, District of Columbia

( Marker can be reached from the intersection of Draper Drive Northeast and Lincoln Circle Northeast, on the right when traveling south.)

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."