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Reverend George Parker Minister / Politician / Entrepreneur

Reverend George Parker

Minister / Politician / Entrepreneur

The Reverend George Parker holds the distinction of being the first African American in 1870 to serve on the Alexandria City Council. As founder and minister of Third Baptist Church, he was also one of the first teachers at First Select Colored School.  He owned the Empire House Hotel located on King Street between Payne and Fayette Streets.

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