Historical Marker

Cephalanthus occidentalis

Historical marker location:
Arboretum, District of Columbia
( Marker can be reached from Meadow Road Northeast, 0.1 miles east of Eagle Nest Road Northeast, on the left when traveling west.)

Buttonbush

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