Washington: The Monument
Historical marker location:
The National Mall, District of Columbia
( Marker can be reached from 15th Street Southwest north of Jefferson Drive Southwest, on the right when traveling south.)
National Mall and Memorial Parks. National Park Service, U.S. Department of the Interior
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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."