Piqua in Miami County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Public History Movement

Photographed by Dale K. Benington, June 5, 2009

1. Public History Movement Marker

Inscription. [Top half of Marker]

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 erected to preserve the memory of a
Battle between Native American tribes allied with the
French and tribes allied with the British as recounted nearly
A half century later by Chief Black Hoof to John Johnston. Who
Retold the story in 1846 to Henry Howe during the latter’s oral
History tour of Ohio. The details of the battle bear
Similarities to the destruction of Fort Pickawillany and may
Have been another account of this conflict. Extant documentation
Of the 1763 battle is based on Col. Johnston’s recollection.

This original marker, once located at the north corner
Of Hardin and Hardin Alternate roads, is more than
An outdated version of history. Many historians would view
This marker as a glimpse of how 1898 Piqua viewed the past.

Education and historic preservation are two goals of the DAR.
The Piqua Chapter was active in the public history movement of the
1890’s by marking historic sites and publishing a local history

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Erected 2006 by Daughters of the American Revolution and Piqua – Lewis Boyer Chapter DAR.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Indigenous Peoples and Communities • War, French and Indian. In addition, it is included in the Daughters of the American Revolution series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1898.

Location. 40° 10.771′ N, 84° 15.745′ W. Marker is in Piqua, Ohio, in Miami County. It is on North Hardin Road 0.1 miles north of Ohio Route 66, on the right when traveling north. This historical marker is located immediately in front of the Piqua Historic Area, which is a property owned and maintained by the Ohio Historical Society. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Piqua OH 45356, United States of America. Touch for directions.

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: Pickawillany (here, next to this marker); In Commemoration of the 94th & 110th Reg’s. O.V.I. (here, next to this marker); Indian Agency House (a few steps from this marker); Johnston Barn (approx. ¼ mile away); Prehistoric Indian Mound (approx. ¼ mile away); The Cider House (approx. ¼ mile away); The Courtyard (approx. ¼ mile away); The Fruit Kiln (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Piqua.

Other markers no longer nearby.

Photographed by Dale K. Benington, June 5, 2009

2. Public History Movement Marker

Close-up view of the top half of this historical marker.

Battle of Pickawillany (was here, next to this marker but has been confirmed missing); John Johnston (was here, next to this marker but has been confirmed missing); Fort Pickawillany (was here, next to this marker but has been confirmed missing).

Also see . . .
1. Pickawillany. Wikipedia entry (Submitted on November 9, 2024, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)

2. Piqua Historic Area. Touring Ohio website entry (Submitted on January 23, 2010, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio.)

Photographed by Dale K. Benington, June 5, 2009

3. Public History Movement Marker

Close-up view of the bottom half of this historical marker.

Photographed by Dale K. Benington, June 5, 2009

4. Public History Movement Marker

View of historic marker (far right) with a group of historic markers that are situated in front of the Piqua Historic Area (viewed in the background).

Credits. This page was last revised on November 9, 2024. It was originally submitted on January 23, 2010, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio. This page has been viewed 1,135 times since then and 24 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on January 23, 2010, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio. 2, 3. submitted on January 24, 2010, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio. 4. submitted on January 23, 2010, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio.