Ellis N. Johnson Jr.

Ellis N. Johnson Jr. (May 22, 1826 – July 27, 1902) was an American politician and educator from Ohio.

He founded Southwestern Normal School (later California University of Pennsylvania) in 1852.

His father was a surgeon, abolitionist, and served as mayor of Mount Union, justice of the peace and surveyor.

[5][citation needed] Johnson taught at Mount Union College.

[3][5][6] After graduating from Cleveland Law School, he returned to teach in Alliance.