Historical Marker

Mother Churches and Their Daughters

Historical marker location:
2116 13th Street Southeast, Anacostia, District of Columbia
( Marker is on 13th Street Southeast, on the right when traveling north.)
Marker installed: 2013

An East-of-the-River View. Anacostia Heritage Trail

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."
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