Washington City Canal on the Tiber Creek

Historical marker location:

1500 Constitution Avenue Northwest, The National Mall, District of Columbia

( Marker is at the intersection of 15th Street Northwest and Constitution Avenue Northwest (U.S. 50), on the right when traveling north on 15th Street Northwest.)

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."