St. Thomas' Parish Park

Historical marker location:

1772 Church Street Northwest, Dupont Circle, District of Columbia

( Marker can be reached from 18th Street Northwest south of Church Street Northwest, on the right when traveling north.)

Marker installed: 2000

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."