Historical Marker

Sassafras • Wináhk (Wee-nock)

Historical marker location:
482 Independence Avenue Southwest, The National Mall, District of Columbia
( Marker can be reached from Jefferson Drive Southwest west of 3rd Street Southwest, on the right when traveling east.)

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."
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