How High is the River?

Historical marker location:

3306 Water Street Northwest, Georgetown, District of Columbia

( The marker is on Water Street Northwest west of 33rd Street Northwest, on the right when traveling east. Reported unreadable.)

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."