Virginia Peanuts

Historical marker location:

The National Mall, District of Columbia

( Marker is at the intersection of 12th Street Southwest and Jefferson Drive Southwest, on the right when traveling south on 12th Street Southwest.)

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.