Takoma in Northwest Washington in Washington, District of Columbia — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Takoma Station Tavern

Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, August 9, 2025

1. Takoma Station Tavern Marker

Inscription. Established in 1984, Takoma Station Tavern was born of a vision of Bobby Boyd (1934-2011). Mr. Boyd envisioned an entertainment complex not as an entrepreneurial venture but a venue that incorporated the spirit of family, community and unwavering support of local musical talent. His love of jazz and recognition of the need for the preservation for jazz can still be seen today in the music line-up for Takoma Station Tavern. Our stage continues to be a platform for local talent, as well as nationally recognized musicians. Takoma Station's intimate setting is a haven for anyone seeking a true musical experience of the best our community has to offer. In memory of its founder, Bobby Boyd, Takoma Station Tavern management and his family continue to make his vision an enduring reality in the Washington, D.C. jazz and entertainment world.

Erected by Takoma Station Tavern.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Arts, Letters, Music • Entertainment • Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1984.

Location. 38° 58.452′ N, 77° 1.092′ W. Marker

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is in Northwest Washington in Washington, District of Columbia. It is in Takoma. It is on 4th Street Northwest south of Blair Road Northwest, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 6914 4th Street Northwest, Washington DC 20012, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the Washington Metropolitan Area.

It is also in the American Northeast,

in the Upper South,

in the Mid-Atlantic,

in the Tidewater,

and in the Chesapeake Bay Region.

Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region,

North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: DC's Pollinator Network (within shouting distance of this marker); Takoma Theatre Timeline (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Original Federal Boundary Stone (approx. 0.2 miles away); The Thomas / Siegler House and Garden (approx. 0.3 miles away in Maryland); Promised Land Baptist Church (approx. 0.3 miles away); Takoma Recreation Center (approx. 0.3 miles away); Founding of Takoma Park

Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), November 18, 2017

2. Takoma Station Tavern Marker

(approx. 0.3 miles away in Maryland); Roscoe (approx. 0.3 miles away in Maryland). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Northwest Washington.

Credits. This page was last revised on October 12, 2025. It was originally submitted on November 18, 2017, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 1,248 times since then and 92 times this year. Last updated on February 11, 2018, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. Photos: 1. submitted on October 12, 2025, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia. 2. submitted on November 18, 2017, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.