Charles Oscar Harris (August 5, 1852 - October 8, 1913) was an American public official and state legislator in Alabama.
[3] In March 1875 Harris along with other prominent African Americans form Montgomery purchased tickets to white-only seats in the local theatre in an attempt to test the 1875 Civil Rights Act.
[3][5] After his service to the legislature he had a long career as a mailing clerk serving under the terms of seven presidents and four postmasters.
[6] He died October 8, 1913, and had still been working as a clerk in the Montgomery postoffice.
[6] A historical marker is at his home site at 813 Adams Avenue in Montgomery,[3] it was dedicated April 27, 2019.