Lincoln Memorial

Historical marker location:

2 Lincoln Memorial Circle Northwest, The National Mall, District of Columbia

( Marker can be reached from Lincoln Memorial Circle Northwest south of Constitution Avenue Northwest (U.S. 50), on the left when traveling north.)

Marker installed: 1922

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."