High View Park in Arlington in Arlington County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)

In Honor of Dr. Harold Johnson

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In Honor of Dr. Edward T. Morton

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Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), September 11, 2026

1. In Honor of Dr. Harold Johnson / In Honor of Dr. Edward T. Morton Marker

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Dr. Harold Johnson Dr. Harold Johnson was a prominent Arlington physician and civil rights activist. He was a graduate of Howard University, School of Medicine. Early in his career, he made house calls in black neighborhoods throughout Northern Virginia. In 1943, the became the first black physician admitted to the staff of Arlington Hospital. Because he refused to participate in discriminatory practices of the time, he successfully steered the hospitals policy toward blacks away from some of the regrettable practices of the era. He was the first black doctor permitted to make rounds on the "whites only" units. In 1957, he unsuccessfully attempted to register his two daughters at Washington Lee High School His lawsuit became the basis of the desegregation of Arlington County schools. Dr. Johnson served on the Hospital Board from 1971-1981. He retired from practice in 1982.

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In Honor of Dr. Edward T. Morton Dr. Edward T. Morton was a longtime resident of Halls Hill. In the 1930's, Dr. Morton became the community physician. His office was located at 4842 Lee Highway (the current location

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of McDonald's) in the basement of his home. He delivered many children in the community with the assistance of a mid-wife. Although not patented, Dr. Morton developed a cough syrup that was popular among his patients. He often accepted produce and baked goods in lieu of money for his services. He was involved in the civic affairs of the community. He served as one of the Managers of the community's White Sox Baseball Team, that was widely known throughout the metropolitan area. In 1937, Dr. Morton became the first black to run for a seat on the Arlington County Board.

Erected 2026.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Civil Rights • Government & Politics • Science & Medicine. A significant historical year for this entry is 1943.

Location. 38° 53.519′ N, 77° 7.669′ W. Marker is in Arlington, Virginia, in Arlington County. It is in High View Park. It is at the intersection of North Edison Street and 19th Street North, on the left when traveling north on North Edison Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1903 N Edison St, Arlington VA 22205, United

Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), September 11, 2026

2. In Honor of Dr. Harold Johnson / In Honor of Dr. Edward T. Morton Marker

States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the Washington Metropolitan Area

and in Northern Virginia.

It is also in the American South,

specifically in the Upper South,

in the Mid-Atlantic,

and on the Eastern Seaboard. 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 the territory of the Mississippian Culture,

one of the original Thirteen Colonies,

one of the Confederate States of America,

and the Antebellum South.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Mt. Salvation Baptist Cemetery (approx. 0.2 miles away); Mt. Salvation Baptist Church (approx. ¼ mile away); Hall's Hill Wall (approx. 0.3 miles away); Mt. Olivet Methodist Church (approx. half a mile away); Wunder's Crossroads (approx. half a mile away); The Glebe of Fairfax Parish (approx. half a mile away); Southern-Shreve Cemetery (approx. 0.8 miles away); Granite Acroterion (approx. 0.9 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Arlington.

Credits. This page was last revised on September 12, 2026. It was originally submitted on September 12, 2026, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 4 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 12, 2026, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.

In Honor of Dr. Harold Johnson

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In Honor of Dr. Edward T. Morton