Tupelo Tree

Historical marker location:

Rock Creek Park, District of Columbia

( Marker can be reached from the intersection of Beach Drive Northwest and Bingham Drive Northwest, on the right when traveling south.)

Marker installed: 1936

(Nyssa Sylvatica)

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.