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If You Lived Here
An artist's rendition of old Georgetown, published in 1855. (Source: Library of Congress)

An artist's rendition of old Georgetown, published in 1855. (Source: Library of Congress)

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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.

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Last Updated: May 10, 2022

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