Piqua in Miami County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Lock Nine Riverfront Park
Introduction and Summary
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., March 6, 2009
1. Lock Nine Riverfront Park Marker
Lock Nine Park and the surrounding area has been the site for many of the major events in the history of Piqua and the Great Miami River Valley. As the crossroads for at least five major transportation systems, the area typifies various periods of development in Ohio and the Old Northwest. Prehistoric peoples, Native American tribes, foreign conquerors, and European-American adventurers/settlers have all crossed this site on their way to taming the original forest wilderness of the Upper Miami Valley. From prehistoric mound structures to modern super highways, the area has played a pivotal role in the historic development of the Ohio country.
The panels displayed here provide a brief encapsulation of personalities and events that led to the growth and development of the Piqua, Ohio area. The events listed on the panels concentrate on an area within a five mile radius of Lock Nine Park.
Erected by City of Piqua.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Notable Events • Waterways & Vessels.
Location. 40° 8.849′ N, 84° 14.296′ W. Marker is in Piqua, Ohio, in Miami County. It is at the intersection of Water Street (U.S. 36) and Spring Street, on the left when traveling
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Regionally, this marker is in Ohio’s Dayton Metro, in the Miami Valley, and in the Till Plains. It is also in the American Midwest and in the Corn Belt. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) Confederacy, the territory of the Mississippian Culture, and the Northwest Territory.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Shawnee Bridge (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Main Street (about 400 feet away); Capt. Don Gentile (about 500 feet away); Public Square (about 500 feet away); The Mills Brothers (about 600 feet away); Fort Piqua Plaza (about 700 feet away); Great Miami River (about 700 feet away); Piqua Veterans Memorial (about 700 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Piqua.
Other markers no longer nearby. Lock Nine (was a few steps from this marker but has been confirmed missing); The 1913 Flood (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been permanently removed).
More about this marker. This marker introduces a series of historical markers that are mounted along a 200 foot brick wall in Lock Nine Riverfront Park.
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., March 6, 2009
2. 1888 Map of Piqua, Ohio on Introductory Marker
Park is just north of the railroad bridge at the bend in the river.
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., March 6, 2009
3. Lock Nine Riverfront Park Historical Marker Wall
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., March 6, 2009
4. Lock Nine Riverfront Park
Historical Marker Wall behind Lock 9 sign. Lock Nine Ohio Historical Marker to left of wall.
via Great Miami Waterway, unknown
5. Lock Nine Riverfront Park
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., March 6, 2009
6. Girl Scout Landscaping Marker
This Landscaping provided by Meredith & Julia Hale for their Gold Award Project with support from Boo Law, Troops 566 & 1424, Brick Barn and Piqua Parks and Rec. October 10, 2004.
Credits. This page was last revised on July 12, 2022. It was originally submitted on March 22, 2009, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. This page has been viewed 1,406 times since then and 35 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on March 22, 2009, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. 5. submitted on July 12, 2022, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. 6. submitted on March 22, 2009, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.
