Historical Marker

Titanic Memorial

Historical marker location:
1435 4th Street Southwest, Southwest Waterfront, District of Columbia
( Marker can be reached from P Street Southwest, 0.1 miles west of 4th Street Southwest, on the left when traveling west.)
Marker installed: 1931

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."
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