Oscar Johnson

Oscar Johnson (January 6, 1864 – July 28, 1916) was an American businessman. He was the co-founder and president of the International Shoe Company, the largest shoe-manufacturing company in the world by the time of his death.

Early life Oscar Johnson was born circa 1863 in Senatobia, Mississippi. He was raised by an uncle in Holly Springs, Mississippi.

Career Roberts, Johnson and Rand-International Shoe Company Complex in St. Louis, Missouri. Johnson first worked as a clerk in a country store. They resided at 28 Portland Place in St. Louis. He was a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church, South,