Historical Marker

Fort Reno

Historical marker location:
3815 Chesapeake Street Northwest, Tenleytown, District of Columbia
( Marker is on Chesapeake Street Northwest east of 40th Street Northwest, on the left when traveling east.)

Top of the Town. Tenleytown 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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