"The Divine Nine Help Shape Black American History"
Historical marker location:
2700 Georgia Avenue Northwest, Pleasant Plains, District of Columbia
( Marker is at the intersection of Fairmont Street Northwest and Georgia Avenue Northwest (U.S. 29), on the right when traveling west on Fairmont Street Northwest.)
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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."