Rockville in Montgomery County, Maryland — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Mr. Ts
200 North Washington Street
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Photographed by Tom Fuchs, June 19, 2010
1. Mr. T's Marker
Taverns in Rockville were the only businesses that were allowed to remain segregated as an exemption to the 1962 City law against discrimination in public places. Mr. Ts initially sold ice cream, lunches, and candy. In the evening it was a popular local drinking establishment. George Johnson opened the doors of Mr. Ts to customers of all races who came in part because of Mr. Johnsons popularity and his participation in Rockville politics. Johnson was the first African American member of the Rockville Chamber of Commerce.
Erected by City of Rockville, Historic District Commission, Department of Community Planning and Development Services. (Marker Number 11.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Industry & Commerce. In addition, it is included in the Maryland, Rockville's African American Heritage Walking Tour series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1962.
Location. This marker has been replaced by another marker nearby. It was located near 39° 5.188′
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Regionally, this marker was in the Washington Metropolitan Area. It was also in the American Mid-Atlantic. Globally, it was in the North Atlantic Region, North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it found itself in what was once one of the original Thirteen Colonies and also the Antebellum South.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this location: A different marker also named Mr. T's (within shouting distance of this marker); Clinton A.M.E. Zion Church (within shouting distance of this marker); Of By For (within shouting distance of this marker); Galilean Temple (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Rockville's First Colored School / Rockville's Second Colored School (within shouting distance of this marker); Hebron House and Print Shop (within shouting distance of this marker); Enslaved to Soldier (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Jerusalem - Mt. Pleasant Church and Parsonage (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Rockville.
Other markers no longer nearby. Rockville's First Colored School / Rockville's Second Colored School (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been replaced with another marker now near it); a different marker also named Galilean Temple (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been replaced with
Photographed by Richard E. Miller, June 19, 2011
2. Mr. Ts Marker
Related marker. Click here for another marker that is related to this marker. This marker has been replaced with the linked marker.
Also see . . . Rockville's African American Heritage Walking Tour. (Submitted on March 12, 2017, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland.)
Photographed by Allen C. Browne, March 11, 2017
3. Mr. Ts Marker
Photographed by Allen C. Browne, March 11, 2017
4. Mr. Ts
Credits. This page was last revised on April 6, 2024. It was originally submitted on June 22, 2010, by Tom Fuchs of Greenbelt, Maryland. This page has been viewed 1,119 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on June 22, 2010, by Tom Fuchs of Greenbelt, Maryland. 2. submitted on June 19, 2011, by Richard E. Miller of Oxon Hill, Maryland. 3. submitted on March 14, 2017, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland. 4. submitted on March 12, 2017, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland. • J. J. Prats was the editor who published this page.
