For the Children
Historical marker location:
4101 Nebraska Ave Northwest, American University Park, District of Columbia
( Marker is at the intersection of Nebraska Avenue Northwest and Van Ness Street Northwest, on the right when traveling south on Nebraska Avenue Northwest.)
Marker installed: 2010
Top of the Town. Tenleytown Heritage Trail
Loading...
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."