Oldest Post of the Corps
Historical marker location:
822 G Street Southeast, Capitol Hill, District of Columbia
( Marker is at the intersection of G Street Southeast and 9th Street Southeast, on the right when traveling west on G Street Southeast.)
Marker installed: 2004
Tour of Duty. Barracks Row 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."