Historical Marker

Laurent Clerc

Historical marker location:
800 Florida Avenue Northeast, Gallaudet, District of Columbia
( Marker can be reached from Lincoln Circle Northeast north of Florida Avenue Northeast, on the right when traveling north.)

1785-1869

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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