Historical Marker

Swift Boat PCF-1

Historical marker location:
Navy Yard, District of Columbia
( Memorial is on Anacostia Riverwalk Trail, 0.1 miles west of 11th Street Southeast, on the left when traveling east.)
Marker installed: 1998

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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