Historical Marker

Washington Monument

Historical marker location:
1750 Independence Avenue Southwest, The National Mall, District of Columbia
( Marker is on 17th Street Southwest north of Independence Avenue Southwest, on the right.)
Marker installed: 1984

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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