The Tayloe House

Historical marker location:

717 Madison Place Northwest, Downtown Washington, District of Columbia

( Marker is on Madison Place Northwest south of H Street Northwest, on the left when traveling south.)

Little White House

architecture houses residential buildings

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."