Up until the early 1980s the traffic circle, which was located near Cooper's former house, was known as Reservation 311. The local Advisory Neighborhood Commission asked DC Councilmember David A. Clarke to sponsor legislation that would rename the circle in honor of Cooper.
Prior to the early 1980s, the traffic circle, situated near Cooper's former residence, was known as Reservation 311. The local Advisory Neighborhood Commission requested that DC Councilmember David A. Clarke sponsor legislation to rename the circle in honor of Cooper.