Near Piqua in Miami County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Johnston Barn
At the Piqua Historical Area
Photographed By Rev. Ronald Irick, June 3, 2016
1. Johnston Barn Marker
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 weather. One of the oldest structures of its kind in Ohio, the barn is built around two hand-hewn log pens, each sixty-foot square. The barn served the family's farming activities and was a storage facility for trade goods Johnston needed when the farm was the Piqua Indian Agency, 1811-1829.Erected 2008 by Piqua Historical Area Friends Council The Ohio Historical Society. (Marker Number 29- 55.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Agriculture • Native Americans • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Ohio Historical Society / The Ohio History Connection series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1808.
Location. 40° 10.727′ N, 84° 15.483′ W. Marker is near Piqua, Ohio, in Miami County. Marker is on Hardin Road (County
Photographed By Rev. Ronald Irick, June 3, 2016
2. Johnston Barn Marker
Full view of marker, with the barn
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Cider House (within shouting distance of this marker); The Courtyard (within shouting distance of this marker); The Fruit Kiln (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Site of Smokehouse (about 300 feet away); Prehistoric Indian Mound (about 400 feet away); Indian Agency House (approx. ¼ mile away); Battle of Pickawillany (approx. ¼ mile away); Pickawillany (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Piqua.
Photographed By Rev. Ronald Irick, June 3, 2016
3. Johnston Barn Marker
Marker at a distance, with just the corner of the Johnston House visible at the left
Photographed By Rev. Ronald Irick, June 3, 2016
4. Johnston Barn Marker
East side of the barn, with log structure clearly visible
Photographed By Rev. Ronald Irick, June 3, 2016
5. Johnston Barn Marker
North, main doorway of barn. Frame structure surrounds older log walls.
Photographed By Rev. Ronald Irick, June 3, 2016
6. Johnston Barn Marker
"Hex" sign on west side of barn
Credits. This page was last revised on January 28, 2021. It was originally submitted on June 3, 2016, by Rev. Ronald Irick of West Liberty, Ohio. This page has been viewed 428 times since then and 34 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on June 3, 2016, by Rev. Ronald Irick of West Liberty, Ohio. 5. submitted on June 4, 2016, by Rev. Ronald Irick of West Liberty, Ohio. 6. submitted on June 3, 2016, by Rev. Ronald Irick of West Liberty, Ohio. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
