John Peter Gabriel Muhlenberg

Historical marker location:

4900 Connecticut Avenue Northwest, Wakefield, District of Columbia

( Marker is on Connecticut Avenue Northwest near Ellicott Street Northwest, on the right when traveling south.)

Marker installed: 1980

1746-1807

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."