Sherman Cottages

Historical marker location:

3405 Ashley Terrace Northwest, Cleveland Park, District of Columbia

( Marker is at the intersection of Highland Place Northwest and Ashley Terrace Northwest, on the right when traveling north on Highland Place Northwest.)

Cleveland Park Historic District

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."