Grachtengordel in Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands — Northwestern Europe

Marsha P. Johnson

— Walk of Pride Amsterdam —

Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, August 31, 2026

1. Marsha P. Johnson Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

Marsha P. Johnson
1945-1992
zij/haar she/her

Marsha P. Johnson was een boegbeeld van de Stonewall-opstand in 1969. Haar leven stond in het teken van verzet tegen onderdrukking. Zij was- en is - een moeder-figuur voor dakloze queer- en transjongeren, seks-werkers en dragartiesten.

Marsha P. Johnson was a leading figure in the Stonewall uprising in 1969. She dedicated her life to resisting oppression. For homeless queer and trans youth, sex workers, and drag performers, she was - and still is - a mother figure.

Erected 2026 by Walk of Pride Amsterdam. (Marker Number 44.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Charity & Public Work • Women. In addition, it is included in the Walk of Pride Amsterdam series list. A significant historical date for this entry is August 24, 1945.

Location. 52° 22.439′ N, 4° 53.146′ E. Marker is in Amsterdam, Noord-Holland (North Holland). It is in Grachtengordel. It is on Raadhuisstraat east of Keizersgracht, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Raadhuisstraat 48, Amsterdam, Noord-Holland

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1016 DT, Netherlands. Touch for directions.

Regionally, it is in Europe,

the European Union,

Atlantic Europe,

the Benelux Low Countries,

the Schengen Area,

Western Europe,

and the Western World.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Holy Roman Empire.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Thea Wickel (here, next to this marker); Mikel Haman (a few steps from this marker); Alje Klamer (a few steps from this marker); Herculine Barbin (within shouting distance of this marker); Miriam van der Have (within shouting distance of this marker); Marielle Franco (within shouting distance of this marker); Brenda Howard (within shouting distance of this marker); Betty Paërl (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Amsterdam.

Related markers. Click here for a list of markers that are related to this marker.

Also see . . . Marsha P. Johnson (Wikipedia). Overview:

Marsha P. Johnson (August 24, 1945 – July 3, 1992) was an American LGBTQ activist, sex worker and performer. Sometimes known as the "Saint of Christopher
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, August 31, 2026

2. Marsha P. Johnson Marker - wide view
Street", she is considered an important figure in the LGBTQ and transgender rights movements due to her involvement in the Stonewall riots, her work with Street Transvestite Action Revolutionaries (STAR), and her advocacy for people with AIDS.

(Submitted on September 22, 2026.)

Credits. This page was last revised on September 22, 2026. It was originally submitted on September 22, 2026, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 4 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 22, 2026, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.