Tuesday, January 29, 2013

Dr. Albert Johnson: Physician


Dr. Johnson's home

Dr. Johnson was the first licensed African-American physician in Alexandria.  Born in Lynchburg in 1866 to parents who were slaves, Johnson attended Howard University Medical School.  Johnson lived and worked at 814 Duke Street from 1896 to 1940. His home is on the National Register of Historic Places.

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