Mother Churches and Their Daughters

Historical marker location:

2116 13th Street Southeast, Anacostia, District of Columbia

( Marker is on 13th Street Southeast, on the right when traveling north.)

Marker installed: 2013

An East-of-the-River View. Anacostia Heritage Trail

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.