Historical Marker

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Historical marker location:
4302 Sheriff Rd NE, Deanwood, District of Columbia
( Marker is on Sheriff Road Northeast just east of 43rd Place Northeast, on the left when traveling west.)
Marker installed: 2009

A Self-Reliant People. Greater Deanwood Heritage Trail

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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