Opha May Jacob Johnson Monument

Historical marker location:

201 Allison Street Northwest, Petworth, District of Columbia

( Memorial can be reached from Allison Street Northwest east of 3rd Street Northwest, on the left.)

Marker installed: 2018

Sergeant USMC WWI

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.