Waterfront Commerce

Historical marker location:

900 Maine Avenue Southwest, Southwest Waterfront, District of Columbia

( Marker is at the intersection of District Square Southwest and Maine Avenue Southwest, on the right when traveling south on District Square Southwest.)

Marker installed: 2017

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."