John Johnston
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- For other people by the same name, see John Johnston (disambiguation).
John Johnston (April 11, 1791 - November 24, 1880) is credited with the first public introduction of agricultural drainage in the United States. He did so in 1838. His farmhouse in upper New York State is now a museum of his life and drainage tiles.
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- The Geneva Historical Society, which now owns and administrates his farmhouse as a museum
- Article on the subject, which is also given out in printed form during tours of the place
- The Scottish-American History Club blub on him
- Local tourist board site on the museum
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