Natchez in Adams County, Mississippi — The American South (East South Central)
William Johnson House
Natchez, Mississippi
— Friends of Libraries U.S.A. Literary Landmark —
Photographed By Richard E. Miller, August 7, 2010
1. William Johnson House Marker
1809-1851
was a free African American Businessman and Diarist.
His diary, covering the period from 1835-1851 and published in 1951, contains an extensive description of
everyday pre-Civil War life; it is a valuable contribution
to the literature of the antebellum South.
His home is designated a Literary Landmark
by Friends of Libraries, U.S.A.
United States National Park Service - February 26, 2005.
Friends of Judge George W. Armstrong Library.
Friends of Mississippi Libraries.
Erected 2005 by Friends of Libraries, U.S.A. & Co-sponsors: National Park Service, Friends of Judge George W. Armstrong Library, and Friends of Mississippi Libraries.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Arts, Letters, Music • Industry & Commerce. In addition, it is included in the Literary Landmarks series list. A significant historical month for this entry is February 1941.
Location. 31° 33.599′ N, 91° 24.327′ W. Marker is in Natchez, Mississippi, in Adams County. Marker is on State Street, 0 miles east of So. Canal Street (Business U.S. 61), on the right when traveling west. The William Johnson House is a unit of the
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. A different marker also named The William Johnson House (here, next to this marker); Intersection of State and South Wall streets (a few steps from this marker); Adams County Confederate Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Intersection of State and South Canal streets (within shouting distance of this marker); Texada (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Intersection of Washington and South Wall Streets (about 400 feet away); Intersection of Main and Wall streets (about 500 feet away); Commercial Bank Building (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Natchez.
Also see . . .
1. "The Barber of Natchez" - The Life of William Johnson. National Park Service brochure (Submitted on August 25, 2010, by Richard E. Miller of Oxon Hill, Maryland.)
2. Natchez National Historical Park. (Submitted on August 25, 2010, by Richard E. Miller of Oxon Hill, Maryland.)
Additional keywords. Free persons of Color; slavery; "Barber of Natchez"
Photographed By Richard E. Miller, August 7, 2010
2. William Johnson House - marker is visble on the white fence, below the tree limbs
Photographed By Richard E. Miller, August 7, 2010
3. "Slavery"
- panel from the William Johnson House museum
Photographed By Richard E. Miller, August 7, 2010
4. "Johnson Family Tree"
- panel from the William Johnson House museum
Photographed By Richard E. Miller, August 7, 2010
5. "Main Street Barbershop"
- panel from the William Johnson House museum
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6. "Documenting Freedom ..."
- panel from the William Johnson House museum
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7. "Business ..."
- panel from the William Johnson House museum
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8. "Murder..."
- panel from the William Johnson House museum
Photographed By Richard E. Miller, August 7, 2010
9. "After 1851"
- panel from the William Johnson House museum
Photographed By Richard E. Miller, August 7, 2010
10. William Johnson House and Museum
Credits. This page was last revised on November 23, 2019. It was originally submitted on August 25, 2010, by Richard E. Miller of Oxon Hill, Maryland. This page has been viewed 1,492 times since then and 19 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 25, 2010, by Richard E. Miller of Oxon Hill, Maryland. 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10. submitted on August 29, 2010, by Richard E. Miller of Oxon Hill, Maryland. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
