St. Augustine Roman Catholic Church

Historical marker location:

1425 V Street Northwest, U Street Corridor, District of Columbia

( Marker is at the intersection of 15th Street Northwest and V Street Northwest on 15th Street Northwest.)

African American Heritage Trail, Washington, DC. 1425 V Street, NW

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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.