301 North Augusta Street
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Last updated on November 21, 2024
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The Charles L. Johnson’s Restaurant was on the corner of Central Avenue and Pump Street, which is now the parking lot of the Staunton Fire Department. The restaurant was in an area of Staunton targeted by a citywide urban renewal project. Charles L. Johnson, a World War I veteran and the first post commander of the Thomas-Fields VFW Post 7814, owned and operated the establishment. It was founded in 1946 at Johnson Hall on East Frederick Street. The restaurant was popular among African Americans for gathering for a meal and was well-known for its tasty food. The Charles L. Johnson’s Restaurant was listed in multiple issues of The Negro Travelers’ Green Book.
