U.S. Naval Observatory / The Prime Meridian

Historical marker location:

2300 E Street Northwest, Foggy Bottom, District of Columbia

( Marker can be reached from 23rd Street Northwest south of E Street Northwest, on the right when traveling south.)

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.