Carter G. Woodson House

Historical marker location:

1538 9th Street Northwest, Shaw, District of Columbia

( Marker is on 9th Street Northwest south of Q Street Northwest, on the right when traveling south.)

Marker installed: 1976

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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.