Montrose Park

Historical marker location:

3029 R St NW, Georgetown, District of Columbia

( Marker can be reached from the intersection of R Street Northwest and Avon Place Northwest, on the right when traveling west.)

Boxwood and Pergola

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."