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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1SHT_johnston-barn_Piqua-OH.html
With the intention of becoming a "gentleman farmer," John Johnston began development of his Upper Piqua farm in 1808 with a two-story log cabin and this double pen log barn. The surrounding outer sheds were built to protect the log pens from the w…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMJYH_hospital-care_Piqua-OH.html
Prior to 1905, physicians in the Upper Miami Valley took care of surgical procedures in their offices or in the case of emergencies or serious illness on the patient's own kitchen table. Under these circumstances, cleanliness was difficult to main…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMJWL_the-dilbone-massacre_Piqua-OH.html
In memory ofHenry and Barbara Dilbonewho were killed by the Indianson their farm to the northAugust 18th, 1813Buried at this place
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMJWA_william-moore-mccullough-civil-rights-movement-in-piqua_Piqua-OH.html
Side A: William Moore McCullochWilliam McCulloch was born in Holmes County where he was educated in a one-room schoolhouse before moving to Wooster to attend high school and the College of Wooster. He attained prominence as Ohio's Speaker of the H…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMIVC_randolph-settlement_Piqua-OH.html
Side A: Randolph SettlementIn 1833, John Randolph from Roanoke, Virginia, died leaving three wills that requested that all of his slaves be set free and that land be purchased for them. Although contested for thirteen years by his family, the slav…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMHTB_public-history-movement_Piqua-OH.html
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Erected 1898 by the Piqua Chapter, of the Daughters of the American Revolution in commemoration of the last Battle of the French and Indian War, fought near this spot, 1763.[Bottom half of Marker]
This monument was erect…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMHT6_in-commemoration-of-the-94th-110th-regs-o-v-i_Piqua-OH.html
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Mustered in Aug. 23, 1862Battles Participated in byThe 94th O.V.I. Commanded byCol. Joseph W. Frizell.Perryville, KY. October 8, 1862Stone River, Tenn. Dec. 31, 1862 - Jan. 3, 1863Chickamauga, GA. Sept. 19 - 21, 18…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMHS5_john-johnston_Piqua-OH.html
Beginning in 1794, Colonel Johnston was a prominent Mason for 66 years. While serving as secretary of Washington lodge No. 59, F. & A. M. (Philadelphia), he was delegated to participate in President George Washington's Masonic funeral. Colonel Joh…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMD4T_lockington-locks_Piqua-OH.html
Built between 1825 and 1845, this series of locks raised and lowered canal boats a total of 67 feet. The upper lock, near the "Loramie Summit," is the high point between Cincinnati and Toledo. Five of the original locks are along the trail; the si…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMD39_pickawillany_Piqua-OH.html
PickawillanyLocated one mile northwest of this memorialHeadquarters of the Miami TribesFirst English settlementand the most importantTrading post in the west1748Destroyed by the French1752