USS Sequoia / USS Memphis / Skipjack / Canal Barge / USS Constitution
Historical marker location:
1200 New Jersey Avenue Southeast, Navy Yard, District of Columbia
( Marker can be reached from Tingey Street Southeast east of New Jersey Avenue Southeast, on the right when traveling west.)
Transportation Walk
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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."