Simplicity, Gentleness, Humility

Historical marker location:

3428 O Street Northwest, Georgetown, District of Columbia

( Marker is at the intersection of O Street Northwest and 35th Street Northwest on O Street Northwest.)

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."