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Our Most Recent Entries

These are the most recent entries that have been added to the encyclopedia.

Wright Brothers

The Wright brothers were pioneers in the field of aviation. Their first powered airplane flight, on December 17, 1903, revolutionized human transportation, commerce, and warfare. . . .

This entry was added on 02/26/2010.

William M. McCulloch

William Moore McCulloch was a civil rights activist and member of the United States House of Representatives from Ohio in the mid-twentieth century. . . .

This entry was added on 02/26/2010.

Chancellor University

In 1848, E.G. Folsom established Folsom's Business College, the predecessor of Dyke College and eventually Chancellor University, in Cleveland, Ohio. . . .

This entry was added on 09/15/2009.

Discoidals

Discoidals (game stones) come from the Late Prehistoric Mississippian Culture. . . .

This entry was added on 06/20/2009.

Battle of Point Pleasant

The Battle of Point Pleasant, fought on October 10, 1774, was the decisive battle of Lord Dunmore's War. . . .

This entry was added on 05/22/2009.

Hopewell Mica Cutouts

The native peoples of Ohio may have begun to use mica during the Early Woodland period, but its use in the crafting of ceremonial objects became especially important during the Middle Woodland period. . . .

This entry was added on 02/18/2009.

Atlatl

The atlatl, or spear-thrower, is a tool used to propel darts, or spears, farther and with more force than would be possible with the unaided arm. . . .

This entry was added on 02/18/2009.

Zanesfield, Ohio

Zanesfield is a small community in Logan County, Ohio. . . .

This entry was added on 02/15/2009.

Amos Woodruff

Amos Woodruff was a conductor on the Underground Railroad in Hinckley, Ohio. . . .

This entry was added on 02/15/2009.

Robert Wilson

Robert Wilson was a conductor on the Underground Railroad near Loudonville, Ohio. . . .

This entry was added on 02/15/2009.

 

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