Historical Marker

Japanese Stone Lantern

Historical marker location:
The Tidal Basin, District of Columbia
( Marker is on Independence Avenue Southwest east of West Basin Drive Southwest, on the right when traveling east.)

National Mall and Memorial Parks. National Park Service, U.S. Department of the Interior

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."
District of Columbia random facts