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Claytile Drain

Location: Geneva, NY, USA
Date: 1835 Creator(s): Johnston, John

Farm And Residence of John Johnston 1791 - 1880 Eminent Farmer Who Here Originated Tile Underdrainage in America in 1835 and Thereby Became an Outstanding Contributor to Human Welfare Honored by The American Society of Agricultural Engineers 1935. Erected by State Education Department

Tags: Era: 1830-1839
Innovation designated by:
Claytile Drain
Address:
Weaver Drain Tile Museum
3523 E Lake Rd
Geneva, NY, USA

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