St. Thomas' Parish Park

Historical marker location:

1772 Church Street Northwest, Dupont Circle, District of Columbia

( Marker can be reached from 18th Street Northwest south of Church Street Northwest, on the right when traveling north.)

Marker installed: 2000

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.