Navy Gun Car

Historical marker location:

716 Sicard Street Southeast, Navy Yard, District of Columbia

( Marker is on Sicard Street Southeast south of Isaac Hull Avenue Southeast, on the right when traveling north.)

Mounting 14" - 50 Caliber Naval Gun

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."