Lewis Jefferson

Historical marker location:

725 Wharf Street Southwest, Southwest Waterfront, District of Columbia

( Marker is on Water Street Southwest north of 7th Street Southwest when traveling north.)

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.