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The Names of Washington, D.C.

Name: The Names of Washington, D.C.
Author: Dex Nilsson
ISBN: 9780962917059

by Dex Nilsson

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Overview

Who were they? Why are their names honored in the nation's capital? Over 275 stories answer those questions. Here are fun-to-read tales behind the names of the memorials, fountains, government buildings, parks, bridges, streets, subway stations, schools, museums, theaters, neighborhoods, and statues of the city. This book is a "must-have" for visitors, a wonderful, reminder for those who have been in Washington before, and a necessity for D.C. workers and residents who want to be sure they really know what (or who) they are talking about.
Author Biography

Dex Nilsson was born in Washington, D.C., a long time ago. Although he grew up in the Midwest and spent a dozen years in Huntsville, AL, he returned to the Washington area in the 1960s. He's lived in nearby Rockville, MD, for the last 30-plus years. Dex has been a writer since his teens. He managed writing and publishing activities at GE Information Services for over 20 years. Dex is a fellow of the Society for Technical Communication. In 1990 he wrote and published "Discover Why It's Called ..." - how 190 Maryland Eastern Shore places got their names.