Historical Marker

Cardinal Direction Marker: North

Historical marker location:
The National Mall, District of Columbia
( Marker is at the intersection of Jefferson Drive SW and 3rd Street SW, on the right when traveling east on Jefferson Drive SW.)

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.
District of Columbia random facts