Historical Marker

General Manuel Belgrano

Historical marker location:
1810 Connecticut Avenue Northwest, Sheridan-Kalorama, District of Columbia
( Marker is on Connecticut Avenue Northwest south of Bancroft Place Northwest, on the right when traveling south.)

1770 — 1820

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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