Talk:Washington, D.C./FAQ

; == Q 1: Why does the article say it's "formally" the District of Columbia? Isn't it still? == A: You're confusing "formally" and "formerly". The formal name of Washington, D.C., is the "District of Columbia".

; == Q 2: Aren't the "City of Washington" and the "District of Columbia" two different things? == A: No. The City of Washington - along with the City of Georgetown - once existed within the federal District as separately chartered and incorporated entities, but the Organic Act of 1871 nullified the charters of the cities and unified the government under that of the District of Columbia. Talk:Washington,_D.C./Archive_2 Talk:Washington,_D.C./Archive_4 Talk:Washington,_D.C./Archive_4 Talk:Washington,_D.C./Archive_6 Talk:Washington,_D.C./Archive_6