Historical Marker

Western Plaza, Pennsylvania Avenue

Historical marker location:
Federal Triangle, District of Columbia
( Marker can be reached from Pennsylvania Avenue Northwest just west of 13th Street Northwest, in the median.)
Marker installed: 1980

[Freedom Plaza]

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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