War Garden

Historical marker location:

101 Independence Avenue Southeast, Capitol Hill, District of Columbia

( Marker is at the intersection of Independence Avenue Southeast and 1st Street Southeast, on the right when traveling west on Independence Avenue Southeast.)

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."