First Indian Trading Post

Near the site

of the

First Indian

Trading Post

in

Monroe

Marker is on West Elm 0.1 miles west of Godfroy Avenue, on the right when traveling west.

Courtesy hmdb.org

Rural Electrification

On November 14, 1935, the rural electrification movement got its start in Piqua with the installation of the first electric pole financed by the Rural Electrification Administration (REA). In partnership with the Miami Rural Electric Cooperative, Inc., the pole was ...

Five Stamp Mill

1893

Used to crush gold ore at the Fortuna Mine near Nevada City. Ore fed under iron 'stamps' from rear hopper. Steam, water or electric belt-driven power turned wheel which revolved cams. Donated to Nevada City by Bill Magers.

Dedicated July ...

Birthplace of Jackie Robinson

First African American in Major League Baseball

Robinson was born here on January 31, 1919 before he and his family moved to California in 1920. After attending U.C.L.A., serving in the U.S. Army, and playing in the Negro American Baseball and ...

Battle of Kolb's Farm - June 22, 1864

A costly Confederate attack here stopped the Union army's attempt to bypass Kennesaw Mountain.

On June 22, 1864, Confederate Gen. Joseph E. Johnston sent Lt. Gen. John Bell Hood's 13,000 troops down Powder Springs Road to stop the Federal army's threat ...

Fort Morris Cannon

This small cannon was a part of the armament of historic Fort Morris at Sunbury during the American Revolution. In November, 1778, a superior British force from Florida under Colonel Fuser of the 60th Regiment besieged the Fort. To the ...

Southern Pacific Railroad No. 2252 Steam Locomotive

In the early 1900s a decision by Southern Pacific Railroad to relocate the regional operations to this area helped turn a small town once known as Junction into the City of Roseville. Locomotive 2252 is a symbol of this history ...

Site of Offices of Russell, Majors, and Waddell

A Famous Freighting Firm

In the years 1855-1861 this firm was a major factor in the settlement of the West. Using thousands of teams, and both wagons and stagecoaches, it hauled supplies and passengers to Army posts and settlements west of ...

Men of Means

Sans Souci

What to do when you require privacy from the overflowing crowds of guests at the Clubhouse, but want to take advantage of its world-class French chef, new billiards wing, and the cheerful fireplace of the main parlor ? ...

Lock Nine Riverfront Park

Introduction and Summary

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 ...