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

The Burton W. Johnson House

Engine Company 4

— Organized February 21, 1870 —

The Burton W. Johnson House Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), November 8, 2019

1. The Burton W. Johnson House Marker

Inscription. Dedicated in memory of the first African American to serve the citizens of the District of Columbia as Fire Chief.

Chief Johnson was appointed to Engine Company #4 on January 16, 1943 and retired as Fire Chief of the department on March 1, 1973.

July 18, 2009
Adrian M. Fenty, Mayor

Erected by District of Columbia Fire & EMS Department.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Charity & Public Work. A significant historical date for this entry is January 16, 1943.

Location. 38° 55.403′ N, 77° 1.515′ W. Marker is in Northwest Washington in Washington, District of Columbia. It is in Pleasant Plains. Marker is on Sherman Avenue Northwest just south of Euclid Street Northwest, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 2531 Sherman Avenue Northwest, Washington DC 20001, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Beyond the Basics (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line); 2728 Sherman Ave. N.W. (approx. 0.2 miles away); Miner Teachers College (approx. 0.2 miles away); Teachers and Preachers (approx. 0.2 miles away); "The Divine Nine Help Shape Black American History" (approx. 0.2 miles away); General Oliver O. Howard

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(approx. 0.2 miles away); Howard Hall (approx. 0.2 miles away); Girard Street Elites (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Northwest Washington.

Related markers. Click here for a list of markers that are related to this marker. Markers about Engine Company No. 4

Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), November 8, 2019

2. The Burton W. Johnson House Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on January 30, 2023. It was originally submitted on November 8, 2019, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 231 times since then and 38 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 8, 2019, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.