Set in Stone
Historical marker location:
4614 42nd Street Northwest, American University Park, District of Columbia
( Marker is at the intersection of 42nd Street Northwest and River Road Northwest, on the left when traveling north on 42nd Street Northwest.)
Marker installed: 2010
Top of the Town. Tenleytown 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."