Julia Ward Howe
Historical marker location:
1401 Pennsylvania Avenue Northwest, Penn Quarter, District of Columbia
( Marker is at the intersection of Pennsylvania Avenue Northwest and 14th Street Northwest (U.S. 1), on the right when traveling west on Pennsylvania Avenue Northwest.)
Marker installed: 1938
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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."