An artist's rendition of old Georgetown, published in 1855. (Source: Library of Congress) Back to Georgetown What's in a Name? Georgetown Washington DC by Katherine Brodt Who was Georgetown named for? There are actually a few candidates. As it turns out, you’ll find a lot of Georges in this D.C. neighborhood’s history. View full article on Boundary Stones Last Updated: May 10, 2022 Share Facebook Twitter LinkedIn
Everything, Everywhere, All at Once: Franklin W. Smith’s Attempt to Bring the Ancient World to D.C. By Isabel Sans