John Witherspoon

Historical marker location:

1301 Connecticut Avenue Northwest, Dupont Circle, District of Columbia

( Marker is at the intersection of Connecticut Avenue Northwest and N Street Northwest, on the right when traveling north on Connecticut Avenue Northwest.)

Marker installed: 1908

1722 Scotland Princeton 1794

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."