Working for the Race
Historical marker location:
1553 9th Street Northwest, Shaw, District of Columbia
( Marker is at the intersection of 9th Street Northwest and Q Street Northwest, on the right when traveling north on 9th Street Northwest.)
Marker installed: 2006
Midcity at the Crossroads. Shaw Heritage Trail
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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."