Historical Marker

George Washington

Historical marker location:
716 20th Street Northwest, Foggy Bottom, District of Columbia
( Marker is on H Street Northwest east of 21st Street Northwest, on the right when traveling east.)
Marker installed: 1991

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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