Cultural Institutions

Historical marker location:

2924 Upton Street Northwest, Forest Hills, District of Columbia

( Marker is on Upton Street Northwest west of 29th Street Northwest, on the left when traveling west.)

Forest Hills Neighborhood Art on Call. Artist: Rebecca Osten

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."