Old Town in Alexandria, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)

George Johnston's Home

Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), March 24, 2019

1. George Johnston's Home Marker

Inscription. Trustee of Alexandria 1752 until death in 1765, and was succeeded on board of trustees by George Washington. Member of House of Burgesses and moved the adoption of Patrick Henry's resolution on the "Stamp Act."

Erected by Alexandria Chamber of Commerce.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Colonial Era. A significant historical year for this entry is 1752.

Location. 38° 48.149′ N, 77° 2.509′ W. Marker is in Alexandria, Virginia. It is in Old Town. Marker is on South Lee Street north of Duke Street, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 224 South Lee Street, Alexandria VA 22314, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Home of Dr. James Craik (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Colonel Michael Swope House (about 300 feet away); Residence of General William Brown, M.D. (about 300 feet away); The Fairfax House (about 300 feet away); Green & Brother Furniture (about 300 feet away); 115 Prince Street (about 300 feet away); Home of Elisha Cullen Dick (about 300 feet away); Industrialization of the Strand (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Alexandria.

Also see . . . This Old Town Alexandria home comes with a few histories

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. Washington Post article (Submitted on March 24, 2019, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.)

Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), March 24, 2019

2. George Johnston's Home Marker

Additional plaque on the building image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), March 24, 2019

3. Additional plaque on the building

Credits. This page was last revised on January 28, 2023. It was originally submitted on March 24, 2019, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 517 times since then and 44 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on March 24, 2019, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.