Downtown in Frederick in Frederick County, Maryland — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Thomas Johnson
Photographed by Craig Swain, September 9, 2007
1. Thomas Johnson Marker
Bosom Friend of Washington
**** Diligent worker for
independence and nominator
of Washington for commander
in chief of Continental Army
** Member of Council of Safety,
Continental Congress and of
Maryland Convention to ratify
The Articles of Confederation
*** First Governor of State of
Maryland and Associate Justice
Of United States Supreme Court
** To Thomas Johnson is largely
due the surrender by other
colonies of their claims to the
great northwest territory ****
Born Calvert County
November 4, 1732
Died at Rose Hill, near Frederick
October 26, 1819
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Patriots & Patriotism • War, US Revolutionary. A significant historical month for this entry is October 1745.
Location. Marker has been reported missing. It was located near 39° 24.942′ N, 77° 24.748′ W. Marker was in Frederick, Maryland, in Frederick County. It was in Downtown. It was on North Court Street, on the right when traveling south. To the left of the fountain in front of the Frederick City Hall (Old County Courthouse). Touch for map. Marker was at or near this postal address: 101 N Court St, Frederick MD 21701, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker was in the Washington Metropolitan Area and in Central Maryland. It was also in the American Mid-Atlantic. Globally, it was in the North Atlantic Region, North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it found itself in what was once one of the original Thirteen Colonies and also the Antebellum South.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within
this page online
Other markers no longer nearby. The Dred Scott Decision (was a few steps from this marker but has been confirmed missing); Roger Brooke Taney (was a few steps from this marker but has been confirmed missing); City Hall (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been replaced with another marker now near it); a different marker also named City Hall (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been replaced with another marker now near it).
Regarding Thomas Johnson. Playing an active role in the early history of the United States, it should be no surprise that Thomas Johnson is featured on several markers. Some of those are noted in the related markers section.
Related markers.
Photographed by Craig Swain, September 9, 2007
2. Close Up of the Inscription
Also see . . . Biogaphy of Thomas Johnson. (Submitted on October 7, 2007, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia.)
Photographed by Craig Swain, September 9, 2007
3. Frederick City Hall - Old County Court House
The Thomas Johnson Bust is on the left side of the fountain.
Photographed by Allen C. Browne, September 23, 2015
4. Thomas Johnson
1926 Bust of Thomas Johnson by Joseph Urner
Photographed by Allen C. Browne, September 23, 2015
5. Thomas Johnson
Photographed by Allen C. Browne, September 23, 2015
6. Joseph Urner - 1926
Photographed by Allen C. Browne, May 21, 2017
7. Thomas Johnson Marker Removed
This marker and the 1926 bust of Thomas Johnson were removed from the Frederick County Courthouse on March 18, 2017 and moved to Mt. Olivet Cemetery where they will be refurbished and eventually placed somewhere in the cemetery.
Photographed by Allen C. Browne, May 23, 2017
8. Thomas Johnson Marker at Mt. Olivet
with the Urner's 1931 bust of Roger Brooke Taney and the Dred Scott Decision marker.
Credits. This page was last revised on November 22, 2019. It was originally submitted on October 7, 2007, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. This page has been viewed 1,963 times since then and 25 times this year. Last updated on May 28, 2017, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on October 7, 2007, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. 4, 5, 6. submitted on September 4, 2016, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland. 7, 8. submitted on May 28, 2017, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
