Washington Monument

Historical marker location:

The National Mall, District of Columbia

( Marker can be reached from the intersection of Constitution Avenue Northwest (U.S. 50) and 15th Street Northwest, on the right when traveling east.)

Marker installed: 2013

National Mall and Memorial Parks

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."