Joel H. Johnson
| Joel H. Johnson | |
|---|---|
| Personal details | |
| Born | March 23, 1802 Grafton, Massachusetts, United States |
| Died | September 24, 1882 (aged 80) Kane County, Utah Territory, United States |
| Resting place | Johnson Cemetery 37°27′25″N 112°26′59″W / 37.4569°N 112.4496°W |
| Occupation | Hymn Writer |
| Spouse(s) | Anna Pixley Susan Bryant Lucina Alzina Bascom Janet Fife Margaret Threlkeld |
Joel Hills Johnson (March 23, 1802 – September 24, 1882) was a Latter-day Saint missionary and hymn writer, known for being the author of "High on the Mountain Top" (hymn no. 5 in the 1985 LDS hymnbook, English edition). Johnson was also the founder of Enoch, Utah, and the founder of the ghosttown Johnson, Utah.