Fiery Destruction
Historical marker location:
144 Constitution Avenue Northeast, Capitol Hill, District of Columbia
( Marker is at the intersection of 2nd Street Northeast and Constitution Avenue Northeast (Alternate U.S. 1), on the right when traveling south on 2nd Street Northeast.)
Star-Spangled Banner National Historic Trail. National Park Service, U.S. Department of the Interior
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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."