Historical Marker

Howard Theatre

Historical marker location:
625 T Street Northwest, Shaw, District of Columbia
( Marker is on T Street Northwest east of 7th Street Northwest, on the left when traveling east.)
Marker installed: 2011

Lift Every Voice Georgia Avenue. Georgia Ave./Pleasant Plains Heritage Trail

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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