Walter Rogers Johnson

Biography

Walter Rogers Johnson was a distinguished natural philosopher and educator whose intellectual contributions advanced scientific understanding and education in nineteenth-century America. His work in natural philosophy and his dedication to teaching influenced the development of scientific thought and practice during his era.

Johnson's legacy as a scholar and mentor is preserved through his burial at Oak Hill Cemetery. His life from 1794 to 1852 encompassed a period of remarkable scientific progress and educational advancement in the United States.