Historical Marker

It's Our 125th Birthday!

Historical marker location:
3001 Connecticut Ave NW, Smithsonian National Zoo, District of Columbia
( Marker is at the intersection of Olmsted Walk and North Road on Olmsted Walk.)

Smithsonian's National Zoo. 125 Years

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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