The Paving Stone Archaeological Site

Historical marker location:

1098 9th Street Southeast, Navy Yard, District of Columbia

( Marker is at the intersection of 9th Street Southeast and Virginia Avenue Southeast, on the right when traveling north on 9th Street Southeast.)

Virginia Avenue, SE

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.