Historical Marker

Washington Navy Yard Chapel

Historical marker location:
716 Sicard Street Southeast, Navy Yard, District of Columbia
( Marker is on Sicard Street Southeast east of Patterson Avenue Southeast, on the right when traveling west.)
Marker installed: 1974

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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