Phyllis Wheatley YWCA
Historical marker location:
901 Rhode Island Avenue Northwest, Shaw, District of Columbia
( Marker is on Rhode Island Avenue Northwest (U.S. 29) west of 9th Street Northwest, on the right when traveling west.)
African American Heritage Trail, Washington, DC. 901 Rhode Island Avenue, NW
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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."