Tuesday, January 29, 2013

Reverend George Parker: Minister, Politician and Entrepreneur

In 1870, he was the first African American to serve on the Alexandria City Council. Rev. Parker founded Third Baptist Church located on Princess and N. Patrick Streets. He was one of the first teachers at First Select Colored School and was the owner of The Empire House Hotel located between Payne and Fayette Streets.

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