New York Avenue Presbyterian Church at Herald Square

Historical marker location:

1313 New York Avenue Northwest, Downtown Washington, District of Columbia

( Marker is on New York Avenue Northwest (U.S. 50) west of H Street Northwest.)

Civil War to Civil Rights. Downtown Heritage Trail

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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."