Metropolitan Wesley A.M.E. Zion Church
Historical marker location:
1712 North Capitol Street Northwest, Bloomingdale, District of Columbia
( Marker is at the intersection of North Capitol Street Northwest and R Street Northwest on North Capitol Street Northwest.)
Marker installed: 1956
The Gate Way to Freedom
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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."