Kennett Square in Chester County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Isaac D. Johnson
1827-1911
Photographed By Carl Gordon Moore Jr., January 28, 2023
1. Isaac D. Johnson Marker
Mechanic, inventor, author & physician
Johnson, with assistance from Ester Hayes, rendered aid to an injured freedom seeker at the home of black abolitionist, James H. Walker. The man settled in Boston under the named Johnson Hayes Walker.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Abolition & Underground RR.
Location. 39° 50.836′ N, 75° 42.745′ W. Marker is in Kennett Square, Pennsylvania, in Chester County. Marker is at the intersection of North Union Street (Pennsylvania Route 82) and West Linden Street, on the right when traveling south on North Union Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 120 N Union Street, Kennett Square PA 19348, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Crown Forces Encampment (a few steps from this marker); Wm. W. Fahey Post No. 491 (approx. 0.3 miles away); Kennett Square (approx. 0.4 miles away); State Fencibles of Philadelphia Campsite (approx. 0.4 miles away); The Manor of Steyning (approx. 0.8 miles away); Herb Pennock Park - A History (approx. 0.8 miles away); Historic Homestead (approx. 0.9 miles away); Battle of Brandywine (approx. 1.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Kennett Square.
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Photographed By Carl Gordon Moore Jr., January 28, 2023
2. Isaac D. Johnson Marker
The additional, nearby tablet reads:
Dr. Isaac D. Johnson House
1901
National Historic District
Dr. Isaac D. Johnson House
1901
National Historic District
Credits. This page was last revised on April 14, 2023. It was originally submitted on February 5, 2023, by Carl Gordon Moore Jr. of North East, Maryland. This page has been viewed 106 times since then and 19 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on February 5, 2023, by Carl Gordon Moore Jr. of North East, Maryland. 2. submitted on February 6, 2023, by Carl Gordon Moore Jr. of North East, Maryland. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.
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