"The First of Patriots - The Best of Men"
Historical marker location:
Downtown Washington, District of Columbia
( Marker is at the intersection of 14th Street Northwest and I Street Northwest, on the right when traveling north on 14th Street Northwest.)
Marker installed: 2012
National Mall and Memorial Parks. National Park Service, U.S. Department of the Interior
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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."