The "Governor John A. Johnsonn Grand March" was created in Johnson's honor. He died during his third term in 1909. Johnson was born in Nicollet County, and was a partner in running the St. Peter Herald newspaper prior to his election as governor.
Music sheet cover of "The New Killarney - The Sweet Story of the American Killarney" featuring Myrtle Huntley on the cover and the note "Sung with Great Success by Myrtle E. Huntley."