Christiana Hundred near Newport in New Castle County, Delaware — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

The Home of William Julius "Judy" Johnson

Born October 26, 1899 - Died June 14, 1989

Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, May 3, 2024

1. The Home of William Julius "Judy" Johnson Marker

Inscription. In 1975 William Julius "Judy" Johnson became the first Delawarean elected to the National Baseball Hall of Fame. During his career, 1921 through 1936, Johnson was considered the best third baseman in the Negro Leagues. In 1935, Johnson served as captain of the Pittsburgh Crawfords, a team that also featured Hall of Famers Satchel Paige, Oscar Charleston, Josh Gibson and Cool Papa Bell. Later he served as a scout for the Philadelphia Athletics, the Philadelphia Phillies, and the Milwaukee Braves. This house, where Johnson and his wife Anita lived for 55 years, is listed in the National Register of Historic Places.

Erected 1995 by Delaware State Archives. (Marker Number NC-95.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Sports. In addition, it is included in the Delaware Public Archives, and the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP) series lists. A significant historical year for this entry is 1975.

Location. 39° 43.695′ N, 75° 37.986′ W. Marker is near Newport, Delaware, in New Castle County. It is in Christiana Hundred. It is at the intersection of Kiamensi Avenue and Newport Rd., on the right when traveling south on Kiamensi Avenue. The marker sits on the northeast corner of

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the property identified as 3701 Kiamensi Ave. Wilmington, DE. It can be seen from both Kiamensi Ave and Newport Rd. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 3701 Kiamensi Ave, Wilmington DE 19808, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Greater Wilmington and in Greater Philadelphia.

It is also in the American Mid-Atlantic

and on the Delmarva Peninsula.

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: Marshallton (approx. 0.3 miles away); Marshallton United Methodist Church (approx. 0.3 miles away); Washington's Earthworks (approx. 0.3 miles away); The Delaware Continentals (approx. 0.6 miles away); Industrial School for Colored Girls (approx. 0.6 miles away); The Lynching of George White (approx. 0.7 miles away); Absalom Jones School (approx. 0.7 miles away); Wilmington & Western Railroad (approx. 0.7 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Newport.

Regarding The Home of William Julius "Judy" Johnson. This home was added to the National Register of Historic Places on October 10, 1995.

Also see . . .
1. Judy Johnson: Baseball Hall of Fame. (Submitted on March 28, 2014, by Stephen J Duncan of Wilmington, Delaware.)
2. William Julius "Judy" Johnson House - Wikipedia. (Submitted on March 28, 2014, by Stephen J Duncan of Wilmington, Delaware.)
3. William Julius "Judy" Johnson House - National Register of Historic Places Nomination Form.

The William Julius "Judy" Johnson House is eligible for listing in the National Register of Historic
Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, May 3, 2024

2. The Home of William Julius "Judy" Johnson Marker
The historical marker is located at the corner of Newport Rd. and Kiamensi Ave.
Places under Criterion B for the property’s association with the Hall of Fame baseball player Judy Johnson (ca. 1900-1989), who played in the Negro Leagues between 1921 and 1937. In 1975, Johnson’s career was recognized as one of the outstanding careers in American baseball history when he was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame....In 1934, Johnson purchased the house at 3701 Kiamensi Avenue. He lived in this house during the last years of his career and continued to reside in the house until shortly before he passed away in 1989.

(Submitted on April 23, 2025, by Pete Skillman of Townsend, Delaware.)

Photographed by Stephen J Duncan, March 27, 2014

3. The Home of William Julius "Judy" Johnson Marker

Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, May 3, 2024

4. The Home of William Julius "Judy" Johnson Marker

The former home of baseball great Judy Johnson has been restored by the current owners.

Photographed by Stephen J Duncan, March 27, 2014

5. The Home of William Julius "Judy" Johnson Marker

Front view of the home

Photographed by Stephen J Duncan, March 27, 2014

6. The Home of William Julius "Judy" Johnson Marker

The north side of the home

Photographed by Stephen J Duncan, March 27, 2014

7. The Home of William Julius "Judy" Johnson Marker

The south side of the home

Photographed by Stephen J Duncan, March 27, 2014

8. The Home of William Julius "Judy" Johnson Marker

A view of the home from across the street

Credits. This page was last revised on June 5, 2026. It was originally submitted on March 27, 2014, by Stephen J Duncan of Wilmington, Delaware. This page has been viewed 1,392 times since then and 27 times this year. Last updated on April 2, 2025, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 17, 2025, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York. 3. submitted on March 27, 2014, by Stephen J Duncan of Wilmington, Delaware. 4. submitted on March 17, 2025, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York. 5, 6, 7. submitted on March 27, 2014, by Stephen J Duncan of Wilmington, Delaware. 8. submitted on March 28, 2014, by Stephen J Duncan of Wilmington, Delaware. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.