St. Paul's Episcopal Church

Historical marker location:

201 Allison Street Northwest, Petworth, District of Columbia

( Marker can be reached from Allison Street Northwest east of 3rd Street Northwest, on the right when traveling west.)

Marker installed: 1978

Rock Creek Parish

The District was home to a thriving jazz scene in the mid-20th century: From the 1920s through the 1950s, Washington, D.C. was a hub for jazz musicians and clubs. Legendary performers such as Duke Ellington and Charlie Parker played in venues throughout the city.