"The Divine Nine Help Shape Black American History"
Historical marker location:
2700 Georgia Avenue Northwest, Pleasant Plains, District of Columbia
( Marker is at the intersection of Fairmont Street Northwest and Georgia Avenue Northwest (U.S. 29), on the right when traveling west on Fairmont Street Northwest.)
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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.