Johnston Farm & Indian Agency

Johnston Farm & Indian Agency Open Thurs thru Sun 11 - 5 for the summer, and to school children & private parties April/May & Sept/Oct. Canal boat 12:30 & 2:30 during summer months.
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The Johnston Farm and Indian Agency was once the center of activities in the small settlement community of Piqua, Ohio. The site intertwines with Ohio's rich history, having been under five flags. Starting with the establishment of the Pickawillany Village, George Rogers Clark, Anthony Wayne, William Henry Harrison, and culminating with the Civil War ....Camp Piqua in 1862.

Mark your calendar! Call 937.773.2522 or email info@johnstonfarmohio.com for more information.
05/31/2026

Mark your calendar!

Call 937.773.2522 or email [email protected] for more information.

Part three and end: CAPTAIN BOONE’S REPORT. Fort Gibson August 11th. 1843. The Osages told me of another salt plain, wh...
05/31/2026

Part three and end: CAPTAIN BOONE’S REPORT. Fort Gibson August 11th. 1843.

The Osages told me of another salt plain, where they cut up salt, which they reported to be on the prairie off from the River. I concluded to make a search for this plain and with this intention marched down the Red Fork some 30 or 40 miles, but my search was unsuccessful. About this time Private Been [Bean] Co. "E" died. He had been hauled in the wagon from the Arkansas river. This was the only ease of sickness worth mentioning, which we had on the trip. I now struck for the Canadian Fork of the Arkansas river, which I reached after crossing the north Fork. On arriving at the Canadian, I crossed, and travell’d down that stream and the False Wash*ta until I parted with Lt. Johnston on the morning of the 14th July, when I again crossed the Canadian, keeping on its northern side, keeping between it and Little River, passing Choteau’s Old Trading house. We struck the road leading from Edward’s trading house [Old Fort Holmes] to Gibson.



Interested in volunteering to help with our Celtic Heritage Festival? 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🇮🇪🎻🎸Call 937.773.2522 or email info@johnst...
05/30/2026

Interested in volunteering to help with our Celtic Heritage Festival? 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🇮🇪🎻🎸
Call 937.773.2522 or email [email protected] for more information. You may also contact Marla Fair, volunteer coordinator directly at [email protected]

Report from Mary:One of the reenactors left behind a proper straw ticking, and naturally I claimed it immediately. I f...
05/30/2026

Report from Mary:

One of the reenactors left behind a proper straw ticking, and naturally I claimed it immediately. I feel it suits both my station and my commitment to historical accuracy.

Nub remains suspicious of this arrangement and keeps watch from a respectful distance…though I noticed he tested the mattress when he thought no one was looking.

Frankly, I may never sleep on modern furniture again.

Part two: CAPTAIN BOONE’S REPORT. Fort Gibson August 11th. 1843. Finding the Traders had not yet passed, I determined t...
05/30/2026

Part two: CAPTAIN BOONE’S REPORT. Fort Gibson August 11th. 1843.

Finding the Traders had not yet passed, I determined to cross over to the South side of the Arkansas, where I could get buffalo, and await the arrival of the Traders. This I did and on the 13th of June, Cap’t Cooke’s command came into sight. On his arrival, Cap’t Cooke informed me that the caravan was a few miles behind, accompanied by Cap’t [Benjamin D.] Moore & Company. Capt. Cooke encamped on the left bank, while I encamped on the right bank of the Arkansas, from the 13th to the 22nd. Lt. Johnston on the 13th met with a severe accident, shooting himself through the foot, in consequence of which he had to be hauled in the waggon during the remainder of the trip.

*Note: Carbines of the time were known to be unreliable and often went off without warning or intent. This shooting happened in consequence of riding on a horse, hunting buffalo, with a loaded weapon.



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05/29/2026

Freshly updated listing of all 2026 (and one 2027) events! Mark your calendar so you don't miss any! 🗓

Part one: CAPTAIN BOONE’S REPORT to the Adjutant General of the Army. Fort Gibson August 11th. 1843. I have the honour ...
05/29/2026

Part one: CAPTAIN BOONE’S REPORT to the Adjutant General of the Army. Fort Gibson August 11th. 1843.

I have the honour to inform you of my return with my command to this Post on the 31st of July—43, having been delayed by a severe cold taken since my return, from making an earlier report. Pursuant to your instructions of April 24th 1843, I left this Post on the 14th May to make a reconnoisance of the Western prairies. My command consisted of two subalterns, and 60 Non Com’d Off’rs, and Privates. I proceeded up the North side of the Arkansas River, keeping between the Arkansas, and Verdigris rivers for about seventy-five miles, and at my camp on the Arkansas, I was joined by Asst Sargt [surgeon] Simpson on the 18th and Lts Abraham R. Johnston, & Richard H. Anderson with 27 men of D Co U. S. Drags, at which time I also received a copy of your letter to Col Davenport dated May 10th 1843, apprising me of the movements of Col. Ryburn, and other Texians….



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9845 N Hardin Road
Piqua, OH
45356

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Thursday 11am - 5pm
Friday 11am - 5pm
Saturday 11am - 5pm
Sunday 11am - 5pm

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+19377732522

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