Historical Marker

Naval Monument

Historical marker location:
Capitol Hill, District of Columbia
( Marker is at the intersection of East Capitol Circle Northwest and Pennsylvania Avenue Northest, in the median on East Capitol Circle Northwest.)
Marker installed: 1877

Peace Memorial

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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