John Ericsson Memorial

Historical marker location:

2912 Independence Ave SW, West Potomac Park, District of Columbia

( Marker is on Ohio Drive Southwest south of Independence Avenue Southwest, on the right when traveling north.)

National Mall & Memorial Parks, Washington, D.C.. National Park Service, U.S. Department of the Interior.

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.