Fort Totten

Historical marker location:

4810 Fort Totten Drive Northeast, Fort Totten, District of Columbia

( Marker is on Fort Totten Drive Northeast north of Crittenden Street Northeast, on the right when traveling north.)

Civil War Defenses of Washington. 1861-1865

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.