West Brunswick Township in Orwigsburg in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Jack Johnson

1878 - 1946

Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., September 13, 2023

1. Jack Johnson Marker

Inscription.

Jack Johnson became the first African American heavyweight champion in 1908 by defeating Tommy Burns. On July 4, 1910, in front of 20,000 people in an outdoor ring in Reno, Johnson defeated ex-champ James Jeffries in what was then called the "Fight of the Century". He was a flamboyant and controversial figure in the early 20th Century. Ali often said he was influenced by Johnson. His pro record was 74 wins, 13 losses & 10 draws - 40 wins by knockout.

Erected by Fighter's Heaven.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Sports. A significant historical date for this entry is July 4, 1910.

Location. 40° 38.245′ N, 76° 5.748′ W. Marker is in Orwigsburg, Pennsylvania, in Schuylkill County. It is in West Brunswick Township. It can be reached from Sculps Hill Road. Marker is on the Fighter's Heaven (Muhammad Ali's Training Camp) grounds, west of the Gym. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 62 Sculps Hill Rd, Orwigsburg PA 17961, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Pennsylvania’s Anthracite Coal Region.

It is also

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in the American Northeast,

in the Mid-Atlantic,

in Appalachia,

and specifically in Northern Appalachia. Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) Confederacy

and also one of the original Thirteen Colonies.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Jersey Joe Walcott (a few steps from this marker); Floyd Patterson (a few steps from this marker); Kid Gavilan (a few steps from this marker); Willie Pep (a few steps from this marker); Sugar Ray Robinson (within shouting distance of this marker); Rocky Graziano (within shouting distance of this marker); Archie Moore (within shouting distance of this marker); Rocky Marciano (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Orwigsburg.

Also see . . .
1. Jack Johnson (Britannica). (Submitted on September 16, 2023, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.)
2. Jack Johnson (American Experience). (Submitted on September 16, 2023, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.)
3. Jack Johnson, the First Black Heavyweight Boxing Champion (Smithsonian Institution).

Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., September 13, 2023

2. Jack Johnson Marker

(Submitted on September 16, 2023, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.)
4. Fighter's Heaven: Muhammad Ali's Training Camp. (Submitted on September 16, 2023, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.)

Johnson and Wolcott Markers image. Click for full size.

Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., September 13, 2023

3. Johnson and Wolcott Markers

North of fireplace, near Ali's personal cabin

Credits. This page was last revised on September 16, 2023. It was originally submitted on September 16, 2023, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. This page has been viewed 153 times since then and 18 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on September 16, 2023, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.