John Marshall

Historical marker location:

1801 F Street Northwest, Foggy Bottom, District of Columbia

( Marker is on F Street Northwest east of 19th Street Northwest.)

Marker installed: 1930

1755 - 1835

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.