Rehabilitating a National Treasure
Historical marker location:
2912 Independence Avenue Southwest, The National Mall, District of Columbia
( Marker is on Independence Avenue Southwest, 0.3 miles west of Lincoln Memorial Circle Southwest, on the right when traveling west.)
Marker installed: 2019
George Washington Memorial Parkway
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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."