Falls Church, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)

Dr. Harold Johnson, Dr. Harry Montgomery, and Viola Hudson

Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), November 28, 2021

1. Dr. Harold Johnson, Dr. Harry Montgomery, and Viola Hudson Marker

Inscription. Black doctor, Dr. Harold Johnson and dentist, Dr. Harry Montgomery served black patients as well as white patients. Viola Hudson led the campaign to obtain utilities and mail services for the black community.

Erected 2016 by Tinner Hill Heritage Trail.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Charity & Public Work • Communications • Science & Medicine. In addition, it is included in the Postal Mail and Philately, and the Virginia, Falls Church, Tinner Hill Heritage Trail series lists.

Location. 38° 52.78′ N, 77° 10.611′ W. Marker is in Falls Church, Virginia. Marker is on South Washington Street (U.S. 29) just south of Tinner Hill Road, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 510 S Washington St, Falls Church VA 22046, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. 1919 (here, next to this marker); 1919 - 1949 (here, next to this marker); 1960s (here, next to this marker); a different marker also named 1960s (here, next to this marker); 1919 - 1938 (here, next to this marker); Falls Church Honors

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(here, next to this marker); Today (2016) (here, next to this marker); 1997 (here, next to this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Falls Church.

Credits. This page was last revised on November 28, 2021. It was originally submitted on November 28, 2021, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 100 times since then and 22 times this year. Photo 1. submitted on November 28, 2021, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.