Howard D. Woodson Residence

Historical marker location:

4918 Fitch Pl NE, Hillbrook, District of Columbia

( Marker is on Fitch Place Northeast just east of 49th Place Northeast, on the right when traveling west.)

African American Heritage Trail, Washington, DC. 4918 Fitch Place, NE

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."