The Center for Naval History - The Navy Museum
Historical marker location:
805 Kidder Breese Street Southeast, Navy Yard, District of Columbia
( Marker is at the intersection of Dahlgren Avenue Southeast and Kidder Breese Street Southeast, on the right when traveling south on Dahlgren Avenue Southeast.)
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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."