Capitol Hill

Capitol Hill is a neighborhood in Washington, D.C. located in both Northeast D.C. and Southeast D.C. and is dominated by the United States Capitol, one of the oldest historic districts in Washington. The neighborhood is home to around 35,000 people and is one of the most densely populated neighborhoods in the city. The area has a rich history dating back to the 18th century, when Pierre Charles L'Enfant selected the location of the United States Capitol in his 1791 design for the federal capital city, and was later named Capitol Hill by Thomas Jefferson in 1793. The neighborhood developed as a boarding house community for members of Congress and later became a residential area for craftsmen employed at the Washington Navy Yard, with shops, churches, and other businesses flourishing in the area by the early 19th century.learn more on wikipedia