Mary Church Terrell

Historical marker location:

Penn Quarter, District of Columbia

( Marker is at the intersection of G Street Northwest and 14th Street Northwest, on the right when traveling west on G Street Northwest.)

Marker installed: 2019

1863 - 1954

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.