Gayborhood in Philadelphia in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Francis Johnson

Black Virtuoso, Composer, Bandleader

— Born Free in Philadelphia —

Francis Johnson Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), February 5, 2022

1. Francis Johnson Marker

Inscription.
Born 1792 - Died 1844
First African American to publish printed sheet music

First African American musician to lead a band on tour of Europe

Influenced generations

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Arts, Letters, Music • Communications. A significant historical year for this entry is 1792.

Location. 39° 56.874′ N, 75° 9.783′ W. Marker is in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in Philadelphia County. It is in Gayborhood. Marker is on Locust Street just east of South Juniper Street, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1314 Locust St, Philadelphia PA 19107, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. 1319 Locust Street (within shouting distance of this marker); New Century Guild (within shouting distance of this marker); Historical Society of Pennsylvania (within shouting distance of this marker); Philadelphia Gay News (within shouting distance of this marker); John E. Fryer, M.D. (within shouting distance of this marker); Pride and Progress (within shouting distance of this marker); Edith "Edie" Windsor (within shouting distance

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of this marker); AIDS Library of Philadelphia (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Philadelphia.

Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), February 5, 2022

2. Francis Johnson Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on February 2, 2024. It was originally submitted on February 6, 2022, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 110 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 6, 2022, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.