MaHorney - Harrington House

Historical marker location:

1423 36th Street Northwest, Georgetown, District of Columbia

( Marker is on 36th Street Northwest south of P Street Northwest, on the right when traveling north.)

Built c. 1821. Formerly 64 Lingnen Street - Originally Gay Street

architecture houses residential buildings

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."