This is part of the Shaw neighborhood

Historical marker location:

1466 T Street Northwest, U Street Corridor, District of Columbia

( Marker is at the intersection of T Street Northwest and 15th Street Northwest, on the right when traveling east on T Street Northwest. Reported unreadable.)

Dupont Circle. Diverse Visions, One Neighborhood

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."