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1748 - Ohio Company of Virginia organized to begin Ohio settlement

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1803 - Ohio became 17th state, first state west of Allegheny Mountains; Chillicothe named state capital

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February 6, 1807 - It was the famous "Cold Friday" in the Midwest and South. The temperature did not rise above zero in Ohio and Kentucky.

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1810 - Zanesville named state capital of Ohio

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1811 - First steamship sails on Ohio River

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1816 - State capital relocated to Columbus

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1832 - Ohio and Lake Erie Canal opened

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1835 - Boundary dispute between Ohio and Michigan caused Toledo War; Ohio granted contested lands around Toledo

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1852 - Ohio was the first state to enact laws protecting working women.

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1860 - May 1 – A Chondrite-type meteorite falls to earth in Muskingum County, Ohio near the town of New Concord.

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May 1, 1860

1870 - John D. Rockefeller founded Standard Oil; Benjamin Goodrich opened rubber plant in Akron

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1876 - December 29 – The Ashtabula River Railroad bridge disaster occurs, leaving 92 dead.

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December 29, 1876

1883 - Advice - Keep it to Yourself
You have trouble - your feelings are injured, your husband is unkind, your wife frets, your home is not pleasant your friends do not treat yon fairly, and things in general do not move pleasantly. WelL, what of it? Keep it to yourself. A smoldering .fire can be found and extinguished; but when the coals are scattered, who can pick them up? Bury your sorrow. The place for sad and distrusting things are under ground. A cut finger is never benefitted by pulling off the plaster and exposing it to somebody's eye. Tie it up and let it alone. Charity covers a multitude of sins. Things thus covered are often covered without a scar, but once published and confided to meddling friends, there is no end to the trouble they may cause. Keep it to yourself. Troubles are transient and when a sorrow is healed and passed, what a comfort it is to say: "No one ever knew it until the trouble was all over."
The Union County Journal
Marysville, Ohio
Thurs, December 13, 1883

1886 - ANOTHER TORNADO CAUSES GREAT DEVASTATION IN OHIO. HANCOCK, HARDIN AND ADJACENT COUNTIES ARE VISITED BY A TERRIFIC CYCLONE, DESTROYING LIFE AND PROPERTY.
A terrible tornado swept over the southern part of Hancock and northern part of Hardin county at a late hour Friday night carrying death and destruction in its path. At Forest, WILLIAM McELREE, wife and two children and mother-in-law, MRS. HIGGINS, were buried in the ruins of a large brick house, and the first named killed. The rest were injured, the last named fatally. MISS LEASE was killed in her house. ISSAC LAMBERT, 8 years of age, was buried under his house and fatally injured. A. L. PACKERT was fatally hurt by falling lumber. THOMAS MOORE was buried under the ruins of a large frame house and badly hurt. CHARLES PACKERT and J. V. THOMPSON, sleeping in the same bed in this house, were carried a long distance and landed safely in bed. THOMAS HART and wife were blown from bed in the second story, and the latter perhaps fatally hurt. The ten-year-old son of JACOB RUMMEL had his collar bone broken and was otherwise hurt.

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1887 - COLLISION, FIRE AND EXPLOSION.
FOREST, Ohio, Sept. 19. - Special Telegram - Early this morning the second section on freight train No. 71, on the Pittsburg, Fort Wayne and Chicago Railway ran into the rear of the first section, badly breaking up two locomotives and about ten cars loaded with freight. A dense fog prevailed at the time, and the accident occurred one mile west of this place. No persons was hurt by the accident, but about five minutes afterward, when both trains had stopped, and the trainmen were examining the cars to ascertain what damage was doe, and what help would be needed to clear the track, a terrible explosion occurred, caused by dynamite in one of the cars.

Edward Bough, a fireman of one of the engines, was instantly killed, the body being thrown a distance of 100 feet, and horribly mangled, J. R. Lyon, an engineer, was badly, but not fatally injured a few hours after by a boy throwing a cartridge into the firebox of the engine of which Lyon was in charge. What caused the first explosion so ... Read MORE...

1888 - In the Ohio Legislature a bill was introduced on the 9th fixing passenger rates at two cents per mile on all railroads in the State.

St Joseph Herald
Saint Joseph, Michigan
January 14, 1888

1888 - Gold Rings in a Bird's Nest
FINDLEY, Ohio, April 18 - This morning three or four boys were plaving on the Toledo, Columbus and Southern Railroad bridge when they discovered a bird's nest in the roof of the bridge, which they proceeded to investigate, On reaching the nest they were astonished to find, instead of eggs, a silk handkerchief in which was wrapped thirty-six solid gold rings, the cheapest of which jewellers say, is worth $5. This makes the value of the find not less than $200.
Shenandoah Herald
Woodstock, Virginia
Fri., April 27, 1888

1894 - March 25 – Coxey's Army (of the unemployed), the first significant protest march in the United States, departs from Massillon, Ohio, for Washington, D.C.

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March 25, 1894

1895 - Ohio
Ohio, a north central state of the American Union, bounded N. by the state of Michigan and Lake Erie, E. by Pennsylvania and West Virginia, S. by West Virginia and Kentucky, and W. by Indiana. The state limits include nearly all the Wine Islands of Lake Erie, along which lake the state has a water-front of 230 miles, while the navigable Ohio River divides it from West Virginia and Kentucky, washing the S.E. and S. border of the state for 436 miles. The longest E. and W, measurement is 225 miles; N. and S., 205 miles. Area, 41,060 square miles, of which about one-third is under cultivation, one-fifth pasture, and one sixth woodland. But a small percentage is unproductive...

The principal cities and towns, following the census of 1890, are Cincinnati, the largest city, and a great" port and manufacturing centre (pop. 296,90s); Columbus, the capital (1880, 51,647; 1890, 88,150); Cleveland. principal lake-port (261.353); Toledo (81.434), Dayton, 61,220), Youngstown (33,220),... Read MORE...

1899 - First full time automobile service station was opened in 1899 in Ohio.

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1900 - Ohio gave America its first hot dog in 1900. Harry M. Stevens created the popular dining dog.

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1903 - Wright brothers, Orville and Wilbur, began building airplanes in Dayton, Ohio

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1908 - August 8 – The Hoover Company of Canton, Ohio, acquires manufacturing rights to the upright portable vacuum cleaner just invented by James M. Spangler.

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August 8, 1908

1924 - June 28 – A tornado touches down in Lorain, Ohio and kills 78 people.

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June 28, 1924

1925 - Shenandoan dirigible crashed, killed 14

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1937 - Ohio River flooded, 750,000 people left homeless; East Ohio Gas Co. explosion killed 131

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1938 - Teflon invented by Ohioan Roy J. Plunkett

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1958 - St. Lawrence Seaway completed

1970 - Kent State shootings - May 4 - Kent, Ohio

May 4, 1970

1973 - February 12 – Ohio becomes the first U.S. state to post distance in metric on signs

February 12, 1973

2023 - Here's a list of places to go and things to do in Ohio:
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame (Cleveland):

Explore the history of rock 'n' roll and see iconic memorabilia from legendary musicians.

Cedar Point (Sandusky):

Experience the thrills of one of the world's best amusement parks with a variety of roller coasters and rides.

Hocking Hills State Park (Logan):

Discover stunning natural beauty with waterfalls, caves, and hiking trails in this picturesque park.

Columbus Zoo and Aquarium (Columbus):

Enjoy a day of wildlife encounters and conservation education at one of the top zoos in the country.

Amish Country (Holmes County):

Immerse yourself in the Amish culture, visit quaint villages, and savor delicious homemade foods.

The Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden (Cincinnati):

Explore the beautiful botanical gardens and see a diverse range of animals at this historic zoo.

Pro Football Hall of Fame (Canton):

Celebrate the history of American football and the legends of the game.

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