Remarkable Ohio

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Below is a complete listing of all Ohio Historical Markers. To find a detailed marker listing including text, photographs, and locations, click on a county below. Our listing is updated by the markers program as new markers are installed and older markers are reported damaged or missing.

3-55 John Johnston

Side A: Beginning in 1794, Colonel Johnston was a prominent Mason for 66 years. While serving as secretary of Washington lodge No. 59, F. & A. M. (Philadelphia), he was delegated to participate in President George Washington’s Masonic funeral. Colonel Johnston became a member of Warren Lodge No. 24, F. & A.M., in Piqua in 1843. He was buried with military and Masonic honors in the family cemetery on February 23, 1861. [Masonic Emblem]
Side B: Same
Sponsors: Warren Lodge No. 24 Free and Accepted Masons and The Ohio Historical Society
Address: N. Hardin Road, 
Piqua, 
OH, 
45356
Location: At small pullout with several other monuments just N of OH 66
Latitude: 40.1794420
Longitude: -84.2624310