Ruth Johnson Lancaster

Ruth Johnson Taylor-Lancaster

Born in 1902, the youngest child of John C. Johnson, Ruth Johnson Taylor-Lancaster earned a teaching certificate from Bowie Normal School and a Bachelor of Arts degree from Delaware State College. During the 1930s, she led efforts to bring educational opportunities such as preschool, after-school, and adult education to Lakeland. In 1936, Lancaster taught Lakeland's first adult education classes. She also penned the first written history of Lakeland.

Home built by Ruth Lancaster daughter of John C. Johnson on site of family home on Lakeland Road. Image was adjusted to remove modern a window air-conditioner unit and plastic gutter extensions. Work was completed by Ioie Rogers-Archer