Historical Marker

Holy Rood Cemetery

Historical marker location:
2130 Wisconsin Avenue Northwest, Glover Park, District of Columbia
( Marker is on Wisconsin Avenue Northwest just south of W Place Northwest, on the right when traveling south.)

Established 1832

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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