Peter Perkins Pitchlynn

Historical marker location:

1801 E Street SE, Barney Circle, District of Columbia

( Marker can be reached from the intersection of E Street SE and Potomac Avenue SE, on the right when traveling east.)

Marker installed: 1998

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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."