The Burton W. Johnson House

Historical marker location:

2531 Sherman Avenue Northwest, Pleasant Plains, District of Columbia

( Marker is on Sherman Avenue Northwest just south of Euclid Street Northwest, on the right when traveling north.)

Engine Company 4. Organized February 21, 1870

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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."