Mayor Emery and the Union Army
Historical marker location:
5706 Georgia Avenue Northeast, 16th Street Heights, District of Columbia
( Marker is on Georgia Avenue Northwest (U.S. 29) north of Madison Street Northwest, on the right when traveling south.)
Marker installed: 2008
Battleground to Community. Brightwood Heritage Trail
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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."