Johnston House and Drain Tile Museum

Built by Scottish immigrant John Johnston in 1822, the house is located on the original land where Johnston became a well-known advocate of improved farming techniques. He was the first farmer in the United States to use drain tiles to increase productivity on his farm, and it became one of the most famous farms in 19th-century America. To learn more about tile drainage, watch this video.

Home to the Johnston family from 1822-1877, the Johnston House features exhibits, an interactive tavern, and a research room.    

The site also includes the Mike Weaver Drain Tile Museum, which contains a comprehensive collection of drain tiles dating from ancient times to the present.