Legacy Memorial Park

Historical marker location:

5801 South Dakota Avenue Northeast, Riggs Park, District of Columbia

( Marker is on South Dakota Avenue Northeast north of New Hampshire Avenue Northeast, on the right when traveling north.)

District of Columbia Parks & Recreation

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.