Howard University
Historical marker location:
2400 6th Street Northwest, Pleasant Plains, District of Columbia
( Marker is at the intersection of 6th Street Northwest and Howard Place Northwest on 6th Street Northwest.)
African American Heritage Trail, Washington, DC. Sixth Street and Howard Place, NW
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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."