Piqua, Riverside municipality in Miami County, Ohio, United States
Description
Piqua is a city in Miami County, Ohio, situated along the Great Miami River with a mix of residential neighborhoods, industrial areas, and natural spaces. The city benefits from its location at the intersection of major waterways that shaped its early development.
History
The area was first established in 1749 as a trading post when British forces built a strategic outpost at the junction of Loramie Creek and Great Miami River. This early settlement laid the foundation for the growth that eventually became the modern city.
Culture
The name Piqua comes from the Shawnee language and refers to one of the five divisions of the Shawnee people who lived in this region. This heritage continues to shape how the community understands its local identity and past.
Practical
When visiting, you will find several public facilities including parks, recreation centers, and municipal offices throughout the city. The city is well-organized for visitors with clear infrastructure and accessible public spaces.
Did you know?
From 1963 to 1966, the city operated a nuclear power station as part of a demonstration project by the U.S. Atomic Energy Commission. This experiment was one of the first commercial reactors and remains a remarkable chapter in both local and national energy history.
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Eldean Covered Bridge
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Lockington Locks
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African Jackson Cemetery
1.5 km
Miami County Courthouse
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Arrowston
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Overfield Tavern
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Fulton Farm
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Troy Public Square
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Casstown Lutheran Stone Church
14.8 kmWACO Air Museum
15.6 km
Wilson-Lenox House
12.1 km
John Minor Dye Stone House
16.2 km
Old Piqua High School
179 mRoosevelt Park
1.1 km
WACO Air Museum & Aviation Learning Center
15.6 kmPiqua-Caldwell Historic District
759 mCedar Bluff
1.8 kmHobart Circle Historic District
12.3 kmHobart Urban Nature Preserve
11.7 km
Forest Hill Union Cemetery
2.1 kmBrukner Nature Center
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Piqua's Vietnam Home Front
2 km
Fort Piqua Plaza
706 mThe Lost Land Corn Maze
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