The Chevy Chase Land Company of Montgomery County, Maryland
Historical marker location:
3307 Western Avenue Northwest, Chevy Chase, District of Columbia
( Marker is at the intersection of Chevy Chase Circle and Chevy Chase Parkway Northwest, in the median on Chevy Chase Circle.)
Marker installed: 1990
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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."