Binghamton in Broome County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

George F Johnson

Have Faith in the People

— Labor is Honorable —

George F Johnson Monument Dedication image. Click for full size.

Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., October 16, 2024

1. George F Johnson Monument Dedication

Inscription.

Erected by
an appreciative community
to the nobility of his character
and his great benefactions
to the people
1923

Erected 1923 by the Citizens of Binghamton.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Charity & Public Work • Industry & Commerce • Parks & Recreational Areas. A significant historical year for this entry is 1923.

Location. 42° 5.896′ N, 75° 55.934′ W. Marker is in Binghamton, New York, in Broome County. It is on Seminary Avenue, on the right when traveling west. Monument is in Recreation Park. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Binghamton NY 13905, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Upstate New York

and in the Southern Tier.

It is also in the American Northeast,

in the Mid-Atlantic,

in Appalachia,

and specifically in Northern Appalachia. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region,

North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Netherland

and also one of the original Thirteen Colonies.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Rod Serling Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Harry L Johnson Memorial Fountain (within shouting distance of this marker); St. Mary's Home (approx. ¼ mile away); Harlow E. Bundy House (approx. 0.3 miles away); J. Stewart Wells House (approx. half a mile away); Trinity Memorial Episcopal Church (approx. 0.6 miles away); In Honor of Rod Serling (approx. 0.7 miles away); Jonas M. Kilmer Residence (approx. 0.7 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Binghamton.

Regarding George F Johnson.

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Although the memorial does not spell out Johnson's "great benefactions," the community believed this man warranted a monument while still living and donated toward it, which says much about the relationship Johnson had with his workers and communities.

Also see . . .
1. "George F. Johnson and How He Tried to Create a Happy Workforce" (Favata). (Submitted on October 17, 2024, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.)
2. Spanning Time: The story behind the George F. Johnson statue at Recreation Park (Smith, 2020). (Submitted on October 17, 2024, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.)
3. "Our Labor Policy" c.1935 by George F Johnson Booklet. (Submitted on October 17, 2024, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.)
4. George F. Johnson Papers (Syracuse University). (Submitted on October 17, 2024, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.)

George F Johnson Monument image. Click for full size.

Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., October 16, 2024

2. George F Johnson Monument

George F Johnson Monument Sculpture image. Click for full size.

Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., October 16, 2024

3. George F Johnson Monument Sculpture

Credits. This page was last revised on October 17, 2024. It was originally submitted on October 17, 2024, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. This page has been viewed 256 times since then and 32 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on October 17, 2024, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.