Urban Core in Jacksonville in Duval County, Florida — The American South (South Atlantic)
James Weldon Johnson
Photographed by Brandon D Cross, April 19, 2020
1. James Weldon Johnson Marker
On this site, in a small frame house, James Weldon Johnson was borne on June 17, 1871. He was the first African-American to pass the State Bar Exam in Florida, the first African-American Secretary of the NAACP, and a noted educator, author, diplomat and poet. Johnson was instrumental in the creation of Stanton High School as the first public high school in Florida for African-Americans, and he served as its principal. He wrote several books of poetry, including “Gods Trombones” and his best- known work, “Lift Evry Voice and Sing”, which was adopted as the “Negro National Anthem" by the NAACP.
Erected by Durkeeville Historical Society.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Arts, Letters, Music • Education.
Location. 30° 19.801′ N, 81° 40.206′ W. Marker is in Jacksonville, Florida, in Duval County. It is in Urban Core. It is at the intersection of Lee Street and Houston Street, on the left when traveling north on Lee Street. Marker located in Lift Evry Voice and Sing Park. Touch for map.
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Regionally, this marker is in Florida’s First Coast. It is also in the American South and on the Eastern Seaboard. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, North America, a Gulf of Mexico state, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain, the territory of the Mississippian Culture, one of the Confederate States of America, and the Antebellum South.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: John Rosamond Johnson (here, next to this marker); Fort Hatch (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); Old Brewster Hospital (about 700 feet away); The Line of Intrenchments (about 800 feet away); a different marker also named United States Railroad Administration Locomotive (approx. 0.3 miles away); El Modelo Cigar Factory (approx. 0.4 miles away); "Old Stanton" High School (approx. 0.4 miles away); Henry Hank Thomas (approx. 0.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map
Photographed by Brandon D Cross, April 19, 2020
2. James Weldon Johnson Marker
Another marker is no longer nearby. United States Railroad Administration Locomotive (was approx. 0.3 miles away but has been reported to have been replaced with another marker now near it).
Photographed by Brandon D Cross, April 19, 2020
3. Photo Insert: James Weldon Johnson
Photographed by Brandon D Cross, April 19, 2020
4. Lift Evry Voice and Sing Park sign
Credits. This page was last revised on February 3, 2023. It was originally submitted on April 20, 2020, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. This page has been viewed 632 times since then and 37 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on April 20, 2020, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.
