Central Ohio

Entries in this category provide readers with information on various businesses, events, groups, people, and places associated with central Ohio. Most white settlers first migrated to the northeastern, southeastern, and southwestern parts of modern-day Ohio. During the first decades of the nineteenth century, the white population consistently increased, as migrants began to settle the interior. To provide all Ohio residents with easier access to the state capital, in 1816, the Ohio General Assembly relocated the capital to Columbus, located in the state's center, from Chillicothe, which was in the more southern part of the state. A majority of white residents initially engaged in farming or served in governmental positions. During the late nineteenth century, new industries, especially manufacturing and transportation establishments, arose, bringing additional employment opportunities to the region. Central Ohio currently boasts the fastest growing population of any section of the state.

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(Last Name Unknown), Lewis: Lewis was an escaped slave who sought freedom in Columbus, Ohio. . . .
1965 Palm Sunday Tornadoes: A wide outbreak of 37 tornadoes killed 256 people, mostly in Ohio, Michigan, and Indiana on Palm Sunday 1965. . . .
2008 Ohio Statewide Snowstorm: The statewide snowstorm of 2008 was a record setting event that occurred on Friday, March 7, and Saturday, March 8, 2008. While this event has been called the Blizzard of 2008, technically the storm did not have sustained winds of at least thirty-five miles per hour, a requirement of a blizzard. . . .
Abraham Lincoln's Assassination: On April 14, 1865, John Wilkes Booth shot President Abraham Lincoln in the back of his head. Lincoln was attending a play, Our American Cousin, at Ford's Theatre in Washington, DC. He died the next day from his wound. . . .
All American Quarter Horse Congress: The All American Quarter Horse Congress began in 1967. The Ohio Quarter Horse Association founded this event and continues to sponsor it to this day. The congress's purpose is to showcase the American Quarter Horse. . . .
Alligator Mound: Alligator Mound is an effigy mound located in Granville. The mound is 200 feet long and five to six feet high at its highest point. It is located on the top of a bluff overlooking the Raccoon Creek valley. . . .
American Federation of Labor: Established in 1886, the American Federation of Labor is an umbrella organization for other unions. . . .
American Veterans of Foreign Service: In 1899, some veterans from the Spanish-American War and the Philippine Insurrection met in Columbus, Ohio, and formed the American Veterans of Foreign Service. . . .
Ameriflora: In 1992, the city of Columbus, Ohio was the site of Ameriflora. This event commemorated the quincentenary anniversary of Christopher Columbus's arrival in the Americas. . . .
Anheuser-Busch, Inc.: Anheuser-Busch, Inc., originated in St. Louis, Missouri, during the 1850s and the 1860s. Today, it is the world's largest beer brewer. . . .
Arnold Sports Festival: Each year, thousands of bodybuilders, martial artists, and fitness enthusiasts from around the world converge upon Columbus, Ohio for a weekend exposition bearing the name of bodybuilding legend Arnold Schwarzenegger. . . .
Arthur G. James Cancer Hospital and Richard J. Solove Research Institute: Since the late 1940s, Dr. Arthur G. James, a professor at The Ohio State University, dreamed of establishing a cancer hospital in Columbus, Ohio. At this point in time, there were no hospitals specializing in cancer treatment between the states of New York and Texas. . . .
Atwater, Caleb: Caleb Atwater, one of Ohio's earliest historians and reformers, was born in North Adams, Massachusetts on Christmas day in 1778. He graduated from William's College in 1804 with a Master of Arts degree. . . .
Awl, William: In 1833, the Ohio legislature appointed Awl as the physician of the Ohio Penitentiary. Two years later, Awl helped organize the Ohio Medical Association. . . .
Bancroft, Hubert H.: Hubert Howe Bancroft was a librarian, bookseller and major historian of the American West. . . .
Bateham, Michael B.: Michael B. Bateham was Ohio's second Secretary of Agriculture. The Secretary of Agriculture served as the head of the Ohio State Board of Agriculture. . . .
Battelle Memorial Institute: Battelle Memorial Institute was founded in 1923 with an endowment from the estate of Gordon Battelle. Located in Columbus, Ohio, the institute's mission is to develop practical applications for scientific research. . . .
Battle of the Olentangy: In 1782, William Crawford led a combined force of Virginians and Pennsylvanians in an attack on Mingo Indians and Delaware Indians along the Sandusky River. David Williamson and a number of the men who had participated in the Gnadenhutten Massacre of Delaware Indians were among his troops. . . .
Bellows, George: George Wesley Bellows was a prominent American artist in the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. . . .
Benedict, Aaron: Aaron Benedict was a conductor on the Underground Railroad in Alum Creek. Ohio. . . .
Bickerdyke, Mary Ann: Mary Ann (Ball) Bickerdyke was a nurse and health care provider to the Union Army during the American Civil War. . . .
Big Ear Radio Observatory: Dr. John D. Kraus, a professor of electrical engineering and astronomy at The Ohio State University, designed the Big Ear Radio Telescope. . . .
Bisbee, Elizabeth: Elizabeth Bisbee was an early women's rights activist in Ohio. She established a newspaper, the Alliance, in Columbus before the American Civil War. . . .
Blackhand Gorge State Nature Preserve: Blackhand Gorge State Nature Preserve is located in Licking County, Ohio. Controlled by the Ohio Department of Natural Resources, Blackhand Gorge State Nature Preserve is one of Ohio's most popular natural history attractions. . . .
Bloomer, Amelia J.: Amelia Jenks Bloomer was a prominent women's rights advocate during the nineteenth century. . . .
Boys' Industrial School: In 1857, the Ohio government established the Ohio Reform School, the predecessor to the Boys' Industrial School. . . .
Brickell, John: John Brickell was captured by the Delaware Indians when he was ten and lived among them for four years. . . .
Bricker, John W.: John William Bricker was Governor of Ohio from 1939 to 1945. . . .
Bruce, Earle: Earle Bruce was the head football coach of The Ohio State Buckeyes from 1979 to 1988. . . .
Buck Fry: During the late 1970s, motorists in the United States faced a gasoline shortage. In response to this shortage, The Ohio State University’s Department of Mechanical Engineering developed a new fuel known as “Buck Fry” from dirty cooking oil from the university’s cafeterias. . . .
Buckeye Chuck: Buckeye Chuck is one of two groundhogs in Ohio known for predicting the arrival of spring. A native of Marion, Ohio, Chuck began predicting the arrival of Spring in the 1970s. . . .
Buckeye Egg Farm: Anton Pohlmann owned Buckeye Egg Farm, an egg production facility, with sites in Croton, Ohio, Marselles, Ohio, Goshen, Ohio, and Mount Victory, Ohio. . . .
Buckeye Lake: Buckeye Lake originally was a small pond that eighteenth century Ohio Indians called "Big Swamp" or "Big Pond." It remained insignificant to white settlers until the 1820s, when Ohioans began construction of the Ohio and Erie Canal. . . .
Buckeye Steel Castings Company: In 1881, Buckeye Steel Castings began producing iron castings in Columbus, Ohio. . . .
Camp Chase: In 1861, Camp Chase was established in Columbus, Ohio, to replace Camp Jackson. Governor William Dennison had ordered Camp Jackson's creation as a meeting place for Ohio volunteers during the American Civil War. . . .
Camp Jackson: Camp Jackson was located near Columbus, Ohio. Governor William Dennison ordered the establishment of the post as a training camp for Ohio volunteers during the American Civil War. . . .
Camp Oty'Okwa: Since 1942, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Columbus, Ohio, has operated Camp Oty'Okwa. . . .
Capital University: In 1830, the Lutheran Church established Capital University in Bexley, Ohio. Capital University is the oldest college in central Ohio. . . .
Carr, Joseph F.: Joseph F. Carr was born on October 22, 1880 (some sources claim that his birthday was on October 23, 1879), in Columbus, Ohio. As a young man, Carr, a newspaper reporter, became fascinated with football. In 1904, he formed the Columbus Panhandles. . . .
Cassady, Howard "Hopalong": Howard Cassady was an outstanding athlete at The Ohio State University in the early 1950's. . . .
Centenary Exhibition of American Methodist Missions: The Centenary Celebration of American Methodist Missions was a Protestant missionary exposition held in Columbus, Ohio at the State Fairgrounds, in June and July 1919. . . .
Central Ohio Technical College: In 1971, the Ohio Board of Regents authorized the creation of the Central Ohio Technical College in Newark, Ohio. . . .
Chase, Philander: Philander Chase was a prominent religious and educational leader during the early nineteenth century. . . .
Cherrington, Ernest: Ernest Cherrington was an educator, journalist and leader in the temperance and prohibition movement in America. . . .
Circleville Bible College: In 1948, the predecessor of the Circleville Bible College, the Mount of Praise Bible College, formed in Circleville, Ohio. . . .
Circleville Pumpkin Show: Since 1903, Circleville, Ohio has been the home of the Circleville Pumpkin Show. The festival occurs annually and begins on the third Wednesday of October. . . .
Circleville, Ohio: Circleville is the county seat of Pickaway County. . . .
Clifford, Carrie W.: Carrie Williams Clifford was an African-American author and equal rights advocate during the late nineteenth and the early twentieth centuries. . . .
Clover, Philip K.: Philip K. Clover was born in 1843 in Columbus, Ohio. After a childhood on the family farm, Clover became an artist and an inventor. . . .
Coleman, Michael B.: Michael B. Coleman is the Mayor of Columbus, Ohio. . . .
College of Saint Mary of the Springs: In 1911, the Dominican Sisters of St. Mary of the Springs implemented plans to establish the College of Saint Mary of the Springs, the predecessor to Ohio Dominican University. The College of Saint Mary of the Springs formally opened in 1924, as a Catholic women's college in Columbus, Ohio. . . .
Colo: On December 22, 1956, a very special gorilla was born at the Columbus Zoo & Aquarium. Colo, a Western lowland gorilla, became the first gorilla to be born in captivity. . . .
Columbus All-Americans: The Columbus All-Americans was a men's professional softball team from Columbus, Ohio. The squad played one season (1977) in and was a founding member of the American Professional Slow Pitch League (APSPL). . . .
Columbus Athletic Supply: The Columbus Athletic Supply was a professional basketball team in Columbus, Ohio. . . .
Columbus Blue Jackets: The Columbus Blue Jackets are a National Hockey League (NHL) team located in Columbus, Ohio. The NHL awarded Columbus the team in 1997, and the Blue Jackets began play in the 2000-2001 Season, following the expansion of the NHL. . . .
Columbus Bluebirds: The Columbus Bluebirds was a professional African-American baseball team. . . .
Columbus Buckeyes (American Association): The Columbus Buckeyes was the nickname of a professional baseball team from Columbus, Ohio. . . .
Columbus Buckeyes (Negro National League): The Columbus Buckeyes was a professional African American baseball team. . . .
Columbus Buggy Company: The Columbus Buggy Company was originally known as the Iron Buggy Company. Located in Columbus, Ohio, the company claimed to be one of the largest buggy manufacturers in the world. . . .
Columbus Bullies: The Columbus Bullies was a professional football team in Columbus, Ohio from 1939 to 1941. . . .
Columbus Capitals: The Columbus Capitals was a professional indoor soccer team from Columbus, Ohio. The team played in the American Indoor Soccer Association (AISA). . . .
Columbus Clippers: In 1977, the Columbus Clippers began playing baseball in Columbus, Ohio. . . .
Columbus College of Art & Design: In 1879, the Columbus Art School, the predecessor of the Columbus College of Art & Design, opened in Columbus, Ohio. . . .
Columbus Colts: The Columbus Colts was a professional baseball team from Columbus, Ohio. . . .
Columbus Comets: The Columbus Comets is a professional women's football team that plays in the National Women's Football Association (NWFA). . . .
Columbus Crew: On June 15, 1994, Major League Soccer announced that Columbus, Ohio, would be one of the first ten U.S. cities to have a professional soccer team. . . .
Columbus Elite Giants: The Columbus Elite Giants was a professional African-American baseball team. . . .
Columbus Fencibles: At the start of the American Civil War, both the North and the South had to rely on individual states to supply the armed forces with men and supplies. In the case of Ohio, Governor William Dennison turned to the Ohio militia to provide the federal government with necessary troops. . . .
Columbus Golden Seals: The Columbus Golden Seals was a professional hockey team in Columbus, Ohio. . . .
Columbus Invaders: The Columbus Invaders was a professional indoor soccer team from Columbus, Ohio. . . .
Columbus Lady Shooting Stars: The Columbus Lady Shooting Stars was a women’s professional soccer team from Columbus, Ohio. The Shooting Stars formed in 2003. . . .
Columbus Owls: The Columbus Owls was a professional hockey team in Columbus, Ohio. . . .
Columbus Panhandles: In 1920, the American Professional Football Association formed. This organization became the National Football League in 1922. Among its original fourteen teams was the Columbus Panhandles, which would eventually become known as the Columbus Tigers. The team played its home games in Columbus, Ohio. . . .
Columbus Quest: The Columbus Quest was a women's professional basketball team that played in the American Basketball League. . . .
Columbus Senators: The Columbus Senators was a professional baseball team from Columbus, Ohio. . . .
Columbus Shooting Stars: The Columbus Shooting Stars was a professional soccer team from Columbus, Ohio. . . .
Columbus Solons: The Columbus Solons was a professional baseball team from Columbus, Ohio. . . .
Columbus State Community College: In 1963, Columbus State Community College opened in Columbus, Ohio. . . .
Columbus Thunderbolts: The Columbus Thunderbolts was a team in the Arena Football League. . . .
Columbus Tigers: In 1920, the American Professional Football Association formed. This organization became the National Football League in 1922. Among its original fourteen teams was the Columbus Panhandles, which would eventually become known as the Columbus Tigers. The team played its home games in Columbus, Ohio. . . .
Columbus Turfs: The Columbus Turfs was a professional African-American baseball team. . . .
Columbus Videttes: At the start of the American Civil War, both the North and the South had to rely on individual states to supply the armed forces with men and supplies. In the case of Ohio, Governor William Dennison turned to the Ohio militia to provide the federal government with necessary troops. . . .
Columbus Xoggz: The Columbus Xoggz was a professional soccer team from Columbus, Ohio. . . .
Columbus Ziggx: The Columbus Ziggx was a women's professional soccer team from Columbus, Ohio. The Ziggx was a charter member of and originally played in the Central Division of the United States Inter-Regional Women's League. . . .
Columbus Zoo and Aquarium: In 1927, the Columbus Zoological Park opened in Columbus, Ohio. For the next thirteen years, the park maintained a small collection of animals. . . .
Columbus, Ohio: Columbus is both the capital of Ohio and the county seat of Franklin County. . . .
Cooper, John: John Cooper was the head football coach at The Ohio State University from 1987 through the 2000 season. . . .
Craig-Jones, Ellen W.: Ellen Walker Craig-Jones was an African American political figure and civic leader in twentieth century central Ohio. She was born on June 5, 1906, in Franklin County, Ohio. . . .
Curtis, Ben: In 2003, Ohioan Ben Curtis won the British Open Golf Championship. . . .
Daugherty, Chris: Chris Daugherty won the million dollar prize on the television show Survivor Vanuatu in 2004. . . .
Dawes Arboretum: In 1929, Beman Gates Dawes and Bertie Burr Dawes established the Dawes Arboretum near Newark, Ohio. T . . .
Delaware County: On February 10, 1808, the Ohio government authorized the creation of Delaware County. The county was originally part of Franklin County. Residents chose to name the county after the Delaware Indian tribe. . . .
Delaware, Ohio: Delaware is the county seat of Delaware County. . . .
Denison University: Originally called the Granville Literary and Theological Institution, Denison University was founded by the Ohio Baptist Education Society in 1831. . . .
Der Ohio Adler: Der Ohio Adler was a German-American newspaper published in Lancaster, Ohio. . . .
Devine, Samuel L.: Samuel Devine served on the Ohio Un-American Activities Committee in the 1950s. . . .
Dillingham, Richard: Ohioan Richard Willingham was a conductor on the Underground Railroad. . . .
Dunlap, Renick W.: Renick William Dunlap was Ohio's thirteenth Secretary of Agriculture. The Secretary of Agriculture served as the head of the Ohio Board of Agriculture. . . .
Edmonds, Helen G.: Helen Gray Edmonds was the first African-American woman to earn a doctoral degree from The Ohio State University. . . .
Electric Trolleys: During the late nineteenth century, some Ohio business owners and communities began to build smaller railroads that usually extended only a few miles either between towns or within a community. . . .
Embrey, Nora: Nora Embrey was the second woman sheriff in Ohio. . . .
Emmett, Daniel D.: Musician and performer Daniel Decatur Emmett was born in Mount Vernon, Ohio, on October 29, 1815. As a child, Emmett had an interest in music. . . .
Enola Gay: On August 6, 1945, the crew of the Enola Gay dropped an atomic bomb on Hiroshima, Japan. . . .
Evangelical Lutheran Theological Seminary: In 1830, the German Theological Seminary opened in Canton, Ohio. This institution, a predecessor of Trinity Lutheran Seminary, was established to train ministers for the Lutheran Church. The seminary soon moved to Columbus, Ohio. It eventually became known as the Evangelical Lutheran Theological Seminary. . . .
Fairbanks, Charles W.: Charles Warren Fairbanks was a prominent Republican politician during the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. . . .
Fairfield County: On December 9, 1800, the government of the Northwest Territory authorized the creation of Fairfield County. Residents named the county after the area's "fair fields." Zane's Trace passed through the county. The population grew as people moved westward into the Northwest Territory. . . .
Fairmount Mound: The Fairmount Mound is a large conical mound located on the grounds of Fairmount Presbyterian Church in Licking County. . . .
Federated Department Stores: In 1929, several department stores combined to form Federated Department Stores. The new company's headquarters were located in Columbus, Ohio. . . .
Festival Latino: The Festival Latino is an annual Hispanic festival that occurs in Columbus, Ohio. . . .
First Junior High School in the United States: In 1909, the Columbus, Ohio, Board of Education authorized the creation of the first junior high school in the United States. . . .
Fleming, James W.: James W. Fleming was Ohio's sixth Secretary of Agriculture. The Secretary of Agriculture served as the head of the Ohio State Board of Agriculture. . . .
Flemming, Arthur S.: Arthur S. Flemming was Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare during the administration of President Dwight D. Eisenhower. He was a 1927 graduate of Ohio Wesleyan University in Delaware, Ohio. . . .
Flint Ridge: Flint Ridge is a nearly eight-mile long vein of high-quality flint located in Licking and Muskingum counties of eastern Ohio. Hundreds of quarry pits and workshop sites are scattered across more than 2,000 acres of ridgetop in these Appalachian foothills. . . .
Franklin County: On March 30, 1803, the State of Ohio authorized the creation of Franklin County. The county originally was part of Ross County. The county was named in honor of Benjamin Franklin. . . .
Franklin University: In 1902, the Young Men's Christian Association (YMCA) in Columbus, Ohio, established the School of Commerce, the predecessor of Franklin University. . . .
Franklinton, Ohio: In 1797, Lucas Sullivant laid out a town on the west bank of the Scioto. He was a great admirer of Benjamin Franklin and named the town Franklinton. . . .
French Fry Bus: During the late 1970s, motorists in the United States faced a gasoline shortage. In response to this shortage, The Ohio State University’s Department of Mechanical Engineering developed a new fuel known as “Buck Fry” from dirty cooking oil from the university’s cafeterias. . . .
Fusion Party: The Fusion Party was the original name for the Republican Party in Ohio. The Fusion Party was formed in 1854. . . .
Gayman, Benjamin F.: Benjamin Franklin Gayman was Ohio's twelfth Secretary of Agriculture. The Secretary of Agriculture served as the head of the Ohio State Board of Agriculture. . . .
German Ohioans: Numerous Ohioans are descended from German ancestors. Today, German Ohioans continue to enhance Ohio's cultural and social landscape. . . .
Girls' Industrial Home: The Girls' Industrial Home was Ohio's correctional facility for minor women for much of the state's history. . . .
Gladden, Washington: Washington Gladden was a prominent minister, local politician and social reformer in late-nineteenth-century and early-twentieth-century Ohio. . . .
Gompers, Samuel: During the late nineteenth and the early twentieth centuries, Samuel Gompers was a prominent labor activist in the United States of America. . . .
Great Circle Earthworks: The Great Circle is a large earthen enclosure that formed one part of the Newark Earthworks. The Newark site is the largest set of geometric earthworks built by the Hopewell culture (100 B.C. to 500 A.D.) of prehistoric Native American people. . . .
Great Hopewell Road: The "Great Hopewell Road" is a set of parallel earthen embankments approximately three feet in height and 200-feet apart that extended from an opening in the octagonal earthwork at the Newark Earthworks at least 10 miles to the southwest. . . .
Green, John: Elisha Young was a runaway slave from Kentucky, who settled in Morrow County, Ohio. . . .
Greene, Bob: Bob Greene is an American journalist and author. . . .
Griffin, Archie: Archie Griffin was a star football running-back and two-time Heisman Trophy winner at The Ohio State University. . . .
Grimes, Anne: Anne Grimes was a journalist, musician and historian of American folklore. . . .
Habeeba's Dance of the Arts: In 1971, Habeeba established Habeeba's Dance of the Arts in Ohio. . . .
Hallock, Robert L.: Robert Lay Hallock was a prominent nineteeth-century inventor. . . .
Halloween Riot: On October 31, 1952, a riot erupted at the Ohio Penitentiary in Columbus. It became known as the “Halloween Riot,” as it began on Halloween. . . .
Hanby, Benjamin: Benjamin Hanby was a minister, abolitionist and American musician in mid-nineteenth century Ohio. He was born in 1833 in Rushville, Ohio. In 1847, his father, William Hanby, helped establish Otterbein College in Westerville, Ohio. He moved his family to Westerville in 1853. . . .
Hanna, Jack: Jack Hanna is Director Emeritus of the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium and a well-known zoological advocate and educator. . . .
Harding, Warren G.: Warren Gamaliel Harding was born on November 2, 1865, in Corsica, Ohio. He spent most of his youth at nearby Caledonia, Ohio. Beginning in 1879, Harding attended Ohio Central College. Three years later, he and a friend purchased the Marion Star, a newspaper in Marion, Ohio. . . .
Harper, William R.: William Rainey Harper was born on July 26, 1856, in New Concord, Ohio. He attended the Muskingum College preparatory institute beginning in 1864. . . .
Hayden, Gillette: Gillette Hayden was the third woman to graduate from Ohio State's dental school and eventually became nationally known as an expert in the treatment of periodontal diseases. . . .
Hayes, Rutherford B.: President Rutherford Birchard Hayes was born in Delaware, Ohio, on October 4, 1822. His parents had moved to Ohio from Vermont in 1817. . . .
Haygood, Wil: Wil Haygood is a prominent American journalist and author of several best-selling biographies and other works of non-fiction. . . .
Heisey Glass Company: Augustus H. Heisey opened a glass factory in Newark, Ohio, in 1896. . . .
Highbanks Park Earthworks: The Highbanks Park Earthworks consist of a C-shaped embankment that encloses a tall bluff overlooking the Olentangy River in Delaware County, Ohio. . . .
Hill, Katherine: Katherine Hill created the T. Marzetti Company's Original Slaw Dressing and remained a vital employee of the firm for nearly seventy years. . . .
Hispanic Ohioans: Numerous Ohioans are Hispanic or Latino. Today, these Ohioans continue to enhance Ohio's cultural and social landscape. . . .
Historical and Philosophical Society of Ohio: The Historical and Philosophical Society of Ohio was founded in the nineteenth century to preserve and present the history of the State of Ohio. . . .
Honda of America: In 1977, Honda Motor Company and State of Ohio officials announced that the company would be building manufacturing facilities near Marysville, Ohio. . . .
Hopewell Culture: The Hopewell culture grew out of the earlier Adena culture of prehistoric Native American people. The mounds and enclosures built by the Hopewell were larger and more varied in design, but Hopewell farming villages still were small and scattered around the great ceremonial centers. . . .
Horvath, Les: Les Horvath was a star football running-back and Heisman Trophy winner at The Ohio State University. . . .
Howell, Thomas N.: Thomas N. Howell developed an exploding shell that was buried underground above a coffin to deter grave-robbing. . . .
Indianola Junior High School: In 1909, the Columbus, Ohio, Board of Education authorized the creation of the first junior high school in the United States. Previously, students in Columbus remained in elementary school through the eighth grade, when they then attended high school. . . .
Institution for Feeble-Minded Youth: On April 17, 1857, the Ohio government established the Institution for Feeble-Minded Youth. Located in Columbus, Ohio, the institution rented several buildings on East Main Street. . . .
Interurban Railroads: Interurban railroads were electrically-powered trains that connected communities together. . . .
Irish Ohioans: Numerous Ohioans are descended from Irish ancestors. Today, Irish Ohioans continue to enhance Ohio's cultural and social landscape. . . .
Jefferson, Ohio (Madison County): West Jefferson, formerly known as Jefferson, is a community in Madison County, Ohio. . . .
Jessing, John J.: John Joseph Jessing was born on November 17, 1836, in Germany. His father died while Jessing was still a boy. Jessing worked in a print shop to support his mother and two siblings. Upon reaching adulthood, he joined the Prussian Army, where he performed admirably. . . .
Johnny Marzetti: Ohioan Teresa Marzetti was the first person to serve the casserole Johnny Marzetti in a restaurant. . . .
Kasich, John R.: John Kasich has been an elected official, political leader, author, educator and television personality. . . .
Kenyon College: Kenyon College is a liberal arts institute of higher education located in Gambier, Ohio, near Mount Vernon. . . .
Kidwell, Newton J.: Newton Kidwell was a former Confederate soldier who lived in central Ohio after the Civil War but never lost his loyalty to the South. . . .
Kilbourne, James: James Kilbourne was the founder of Worthington, Ohio and a surveyor, merchant and political leader in the early years of Ohio statehood. . . .
Knight, Robert M.: Robert (Bobby) Montgomery Knight was a controversial, yet highly successful college basketball coach who also played on The Ohio State University national championship team in 1960. . . .
Knights of Labor: The Knights of Labor was a labor organization established in 1869. It served as an umbrella organization for other unions that joined it. . . .
Knox County: On January 30, 1808, the Ohio government authorized the creation of Knox County. Resident named the county in honor of Henry Knox, a hero from the War of 1812 and the first United States Secretary of War. Knox County was originally part of Fairfield County. . . .
Lancaster Colony Corporation: Founded in Columbus, Ohio, the Lancaster Colony Corporation is a holding company. . . .
Lancaster Guards: At the start of the American Civil War, both the North and the South had to rely on individual states to supply the armed forces with men and supplies. In the case of Ohio, Governor William Dennison turned to the Ohio militia to provide the federal government with necessary troops. . . .
Lancaster, Ohio: Lancaster is the county seat of Fairfield County. . . .
Latino Ohioans: Numerous Ohioans are Hispanic or Latino. Today, these Ohioans continue to enhance Ohio's cultural and social landscape. . . .
LeMay, Curtis "Bombs Away LeMay, Iron Ass": Curtis LeMay was a prominent and controversial United States Air Force commander during the mid-twentieth centurty. . . .
Lichtenstein, Roy: Roy Lichtenstein was a prominent twentieth century American artist. . . .
Licking Company: The Licking Company consisted of real estate speculators and early settlers of Licking County, Ohio. These men hoped to buy unimproved or undeveloped land in Ohio relatively cheaply and to sell it at a profit. . . .
Licking County: On January 30, 1808, the State of Ohio authorized the creation of Licking County. Residents named the county after the Licking River, which flows through the region. . . .
Limited Brands, Inc.: In 1963, Leslie Wexner, C.E.O. of Limited Brands, opened his first store in the Kingsdale Shopping Center in Columbus, Ohio. He named his store The Limited, a women's clothing store. . . .
Lingo, Walter: Walter Lingo was a resident of La Rue, Ohio. During the 1920s, he owned the Oorang Dog Kennels and sponsored the Oorang Indians professional football team. . . .
Little Brown Jug: Since 1956, the Little Brown Jug has been one of the horse races in the Triple Crown of Pacing. The competition first occurred in 1946, and it has always taken place at the Delaware County Fairgrounds in Delaware, Ohio. . . .
Livingston, Alexander W.: Alexander W. Livingston was born on October 14, 1822, near Reynoldsburg, Ohio. He grew up on his family's farm and received limited schooling. . . .
London, Ohio: London is the county seat of Madison County, Ohio. . . .
M & R Dietetic Laboratories: In 1903, Harry C. Moores and Stanley M. Ross founded the Moores & Ross Milk Company in Columbus, Ohio. For the first twenty-two years of the companys existence, it focused on bottling milk for home delivery. . . .
Macedonian Ohioans: Numerous Ohioans are descended from Macedonian ancestors. Today, Macedonian Ohioans continue to enhance Ohio's cultural and social landscape. . . .
Madison County: On February 16, 1810, the Ohio government authorized the creation of Madison County. The county was named in honor of James Madison, the fourth president of the United States. . . .
Manhattan Project: The Manhattan Project was the code name given to the efforts of the United States, Great Britain and Canada to develop the first atomic bomb during World War II. . . .
Marion County: On February 12, 1820, the Ohio government authorized the creation of Marion County. Residents named the county in honor of Francis Marion, a hero of the American Revolution. . . .
Marion Steam Shovel Company: The Marion Steam Shovel Company was founded in 1884 in Marion, Ohio. The company built steam shovels. . . .
Marion Technical College: In 1971, Marion Technical College formed in Marion, Ohio. The institution's primary goal was to provide technical training to residents of Marion County, Ohio. . . .
Marion, Ohio: Marion is the county seat of Marion County, Ohio. . . .
Marysville, Ohio: Marysville is the county seat of Union County, Ohio. . . .
Marzetti, Teresa: Teresa Marzetti was the founder of the T. Marzetti Company in Columbus, Ohio. . . .
McBride, John: John McBride was born in Ohio in 1854. His father was a mineworker. McBride followed in his father's footsteps, but he is best remembered for fighting for the rights of the workingman. . . .
McClelland, Helen G.: Ohioan Helen Grace McClelland was one of only three women to receive the Distinguished Service Cross, the United States of America's second highest combat award. She also received the British Royal Red Cross for her actions during World War I. . . .
McDowell, Irvin: Irvin McDowell was a nineteenth century American military leader. . . .
Medill, William: William Medill was the twenty-second Governor of Ohio. . . .
Memorial Tournament: The Memorial Tournament is an annual PGA Tour event held at the Muirfield Village Golf Club, in Dublin, Ohio. . . .
Mendenhall, Thomas C.: Thomas Corwin Mendenhall was born on October 4, 1841, in Hanoverton, Ohio. In 1851, the Mendenhall family moved to Marlboro, Ohio, where Thomas enrolled in the Union school, the local high school. . . .
Methodist Theological School in Ohio: In 1956, the General Conference of the Methodist Church authorized the creation of two theological schools. Eventually, it was agreed that one of these schools would be located in Ohio. In 1960, the Methodist Theological School in Ohio opened. . . .
Mock, Geraldine F.: Newark, Ohio native, Geraldine Fredritz Mock was the first woman to fly around the world. . . .
Morgan, Marabel: Marabel Morgan was a bestselling author and an anti-feminist during the 1970s. . . .
Morrill Act: In 1862, the United States government approved the Morrill Act. Vermont Congressman Justin Morrill had first introduced this legislation in 1857, but the United States Congress did not pass it until five years later. . . .
Morrow County: On February 24, 1848, the Ohio government authorized the creation of Morrow County. Residents named the county in honor of Jeremiah Morrow, a previous governor of Ohio. . . .
Motts Military Museum: In 1987, Warren E. Motts established Motts Military Museum in Groveport, Ohio. Originally housed in Motts's home the museum moved to a much larger building in Groveport in 1999. . . .
Mount Gilead, Ohio: Mount Gilead is the county seat of Morrow County, Ohio. . . .
Mount Sterling, Ohio: Mount Sterling is a community in Madison County, Ohio. . . .
Mount Vernon Nazarene College: In 1964, the Church of the Nazarene voted to create three new colleges. One became Mid-America Nazarene University in Olathe, Kansas, one became the Nazarene Bible College in Colorado Springs, Colorado, and the third came into being in Mount Vernon, Ohio. . . .
Mount Vernon Nazarene University: In 1964, the Church of the Nazarene voted to create three new colleges. One became Mid-America Nazarene University in Olathe, Kansas, one became the Nazarene Bible College in Colorado Springs, Colorado, and the third came into being in Mount Vernon, Ohio. . . .
Mount Vernon, Ohio: Mount Vernon is the county seat of Knox County, Ohio. . . .
Muirfield Village Golf Club: In 1967, Jack Nicklaus began to purchase land north of Dublin, Ohio, with the dream of opening a golf course. Due to financing difficulties, construction did not begin on the course until July 1972. Rain slowed construction, with the builders finishing the course in October 1973. The course became known as Muirfield Village. . . .
National Hot Rod Association Spring Nationals: The National Hot Rod Association Spring Nationals is an annual drag racing event held at National Trail Raceway, located between Hebron and Kirkersville, Ohio. . . .
National Trail Raceway: In 1963, Carl Rader, Sr., constructed National Trail Raceway, a one-quarter mile long drag racing track, located between Kirkersville and Hebron, Ohio. Since 1972, National Trail Raceway has held at least one National Hot Rod Association (NHRA) drag racing event each year. . . .
Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company: Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company has its roots in the Farm Bureau Mutual Automobile Insurance Company, founded by the Ohio Farm Bureau Federation in Columbus, Ohio, in 1926. . . .
New Hampton, Ohio: New Hampton was a community in Madison County, Ohio. . . .
Newark Earthworks: The Newark Earthworks were the largest set of geometric earthworks ever built in Ohio. They were constructed by the Hopewell culture (100 B.C. to 500 A.D.) of prehistoric Native American people. . . .
Newark, Ohio: Newark is the county seat of Licking County. . . .
Newton, Carson W.: Wayne Newton is an American singer, actor and entertainer. . . .
Nicklaus, Jack: Jack Nicklaus was born on January 21, 1940, in Columbus, Ohio. He began playing golf at ten years of age and quickly became a dominant player, winning six Ohio State Junior titles. . . .
Niles-Wolford Mound: The Niles-Wolford Mound was a conical burial mound located in Pickaway County, Ohio. Raymond Baby excavated the mound in 1955. . . .
Norton Field: Located at Columbus, Ohio, Norton Field was the first airfield to be built in central Ohio. . . .
Norton, Fred: Lieutenant Fred Norton was from Columbus, Ohio. Like fellow Columbus resident Edward V. “Eddie” Rickenbacker, Norton served as a pilot during World War I. . . .
Octagon Earthworks: The Octagon Earthworks consist of a circular earthen enclosure connected to an octagonal enclosure by a short segment of parallel walls. The Octagon Earthworks formed one part of the Newark Earthworks, the largest set of geometric earthworks built by the Hopewell culture (100 B.C. to 500 A.D.) of prehistoric Native American people. . . .
Ohio: Ohio is the seventeenth state within the United States of America. . . .
Ohio Agricultural and Mechanical College: In 1870, the Ohio General Assembly chartered the Ohio Agricultural and Mechanical College. In 1878, the college was renamed Ohio State University. . . .
Ohio Board of Agriculture: In June 1845, Ohio farmers organized the Ohio Board of Agriculture. During the following year, the Ohio General Assembly formally recognized the group as the Ohio State Board of Agriculture. The board's initial goal was to establish county fairs across Ohio. . . .
Ohio Branch of the Council of National Defense: During World War I, the United States Congress established the Council of National Defense to manage the domestic aspects of the nations war effort. . . .
Ohio Canal Commission: The Ohio Canal Commission oversaw the construction of canals in the State of Ohio during the early and mid nineteenth century. . . .
Ohio Christian University: In 1948, the predecessor of the Circleville Bible College, the Mount of Praise Bible College, formed in Circleville, Ohio. . . .
Ohio Constitution of 1874: In 1871, some Ohio government officials felt the need to redraft Ohio's state constitution. The constitution currently in effect was the Constitution of 1851. During the twenty years since this document's ratification, the United States had experienced great change. . . .
Ohio Constitutional Convention of 1873 - 1874: In 1871, some Ohio government officials felt the need to redraft Ohio's state constitution. The constitution currently in effect was the Constitution of 1851. During the twenty years since this document's ratification, the United States had experienced great change. . . .
Ohio Constitutional Convention of 1912: In the early twentieth century, many Ohioans believed that the current state constitution was outdated. Progressives were attempting to rid politics of corruption and inefficiency, and many reformers believed that the government should do more to protect its citizens and the nation's moral values in an era of rapid change caused by industrialization, immigration, and urbanization. As a result, in 1910 Ohio voters approved the creation of a new constitutional convention. . . .
Ohio Cultivator: The Ohio Cultivator was a newspaper dedicated to helping farmers. Founded in Columbus by M.B. Bateham in 1845, the newspaper remained in operation until the Civil War when it was merged with the Ohio Farmer newspaper. . . .
Ohio Department of Agriculture: In June 1845, Ohio farmers organized the Ohio Board of Agriculture. . . .
Ohio Dominican College: In 1911, the Dominican Sisters of St. Mary of the Springs implemented plans to establish the College of Saint Mary of the Springs, the predecessor to Ohio Dominican College. The College of Saint Mary of the Springs formally opened in 1924, as a Catholic women's college in Columbus, Ohio. . . .
Ohio Dominican University: In 1911, the Dominican Sisters of St. Mary of the Springs implemented plans to establish the College of Saint Mary of the Springs, the predecessor to Ohio Dominican University. The College of Saint Mary of the Springs formally opened in 1924, as a Catholic women's college in Columbus, Ohio. . . .
Ohio Environmental Protection Agency: The Ohio state government established the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency (OEPA) on October 23, 1972. . . .
Ohio Farm Bureau Federation: The Ohio Farm Bureau Federation (OFBF) formed in 1919. Its original purpose was to lobby local, state, and federal leaders to pass legislation to assist farmers. Some of the organization’s early goals included providing electric service to rural areas and crop insurance. . . .
Ohio Folklore Society: The Ohio Folklore Society was founded in 1950 to preserve the folklore of Ohio and other Midwestern states. . . .
Ohio Hispanic Coalition: The Ohio Hispanic Coalition is an advocacy group for Ohio's Latino population. . . .
Ohio Historical Society: The Ohio State Archaeological and Historical Society was formed in 1885. It was a predecessor of the present Ohio Historical Society. . . .
Ohio Institution for the Deaf and Dumb: In 1827, the Ohio legislature authorized the creation of the Ohio Institution for the Deaf and Dumb. The institution opened in 1829, in a rented house in Columbus, Ohio at the corner of Broad and High Streets. During the institution’s first year of existence, only one student enrolled. . . .
Ohio Institution for the Education of the Blind: In 1837, the Ohio government established the Ohio Institution for the Education of the Blind. This institution was the predecessor of the Ohio State School for the Blind. It was the first public school for the blind in the United States. . . .
Ohio Lunatic Asylum: In 1837, the Ohio legislature established the Ohio Lunatic Asylum in Columbus, Ohio. . . .
Ohio Penitentiary: The Ohio Penitentiary opened in Columbus in 1834 and continued to house prisoners until 1979. The state had built a small prison in Columbus in 1813. But as the state's population grew the earlier facility was not able to handle the number of prisoners sent to it by the courts. . . .
Ohio Penitentiary Fire: On April 21, 1930, the Ohio Penitentiary experienced the worst disaster in its history. A terrible fire broke out in the early evening, eventually killing 322 inmates. . . .
Ohio Penitentiary Riot (1952): On October 31, 1952, a riot erupted at the Ohio Penitentiary in Columbus. It became known as the “Halloween Riot,” as it began on Halloween. . . .
Ohio Penitentiary Riot (1968): On August 20, 1968, prisoners at the Ohio Penitentiary rioted. Inmates in cell blocks C and D took nine guards prisoner. . . .
Ohio Reform School: In 1857, the Ohio government established the Ohio Reform School. The Ohio Reform School was a reformatory for boys between eight and eighteen years of age. It was located approximately five miles south of Lancaster, in Fairfield County, Ohio, and the institution accepted its first inmate in 1858. . . .
Ohio Stadium: Ohio Stadium is where The Ohio State University football team plays its home games. It is located on the university’s campus in Columbus, Ohio. . . .
Ohio State Archaeological and Historical Society: The Ohio State Archaeological and Historical Society was formed in 1885. It was a predecessor of the present Ohio Historical Society. . . .
Ohio State Board of Agriculture: In June 1845 Ohio farmers organized the Ohio Board of Agriculture. In 1846 the Ohio legislature formally recognized the group as the Ohio State Board of Agriculture. The board proceeded to establish county fairs across Ohio. . . .
Ohio State Fair: The Ohio State Fair is an annual exhibition held at the Ohio Expo Center in Columbus that showcases Ohio farming and commercial products and achievements. . . .
Ohio State Journal: The Ohio State Journal newspaper originally began publication as the Western Intelligencer in 1811. The paper was published in Worthington, Ohio. . . .
Ohio State School for the Blind: In 1837, the Ohio government established the Ohio Institution for the Education of the Blind. This institution was the predecessor of the Ohio State School for the Blind. It was the first public school for the blind in the United States. . . .
Ohio State School for the Deaf: n 1827, the Ohio legislature authorized the creation of the Ohio Institution for the Deaf and Dumb. The institution opened in 1829, in a rented house in Columbus, Ohio at the corner of Broad and High Streets. During the institution’s first year of existence, only one student enrolled. . . .
Ohio Statehouse: The Ohio Statehouse is the seat of Ohio’s government. It is located in Columbus, the state capital. Construction of Ohio’s current statehouse began in 1839 and was completed in 1861. . . .
Ohio Statesman: In 1838, Samuel Medary purchased the Western Hemisphere newspaper of Columbus, Ohio. He changed the paper's name to the Ohio Statesman. . . .
Ohio Supreme Court: The Ohio Constitution of 1803 established the Supreme Court of Ohio. Initially, this court consisted of three justices, who served as the highest legal body in the state. . . .
Ohio Swarm: The Ohio Swarm is a semi-professional football team from Columbus, Ohio. The squad currently plays in the Mid Continental Football League (MCFL). . . .
Ohio Wesleyan University: Ohio Wesleyan University received its charter from the state of Ohio in 1842. The first college classes were offered in 1844. The school was associated with the Methodist Church from the beginning. . . .
Ohio Xoggz: The Ohio Xoggz was a professional soccer team from Columbus, Ohio. . . .
Ohio's State Gemstone - Flint: In 1965, the Ohio General Assembly adopted flint as Ohio's official gemstone. Large quantities of this gem exist especially in the eastern and central parts of the state. . . .
Ohio's State Prehistoric Monument: On June 7, 2006, Governor Bob Taft formally declared the Newark Earthworks to be Ohio's prehistoric monument. The designation of the Newark Earthworks as Ohio's state prehistoric monument honors the ancient American Indian builders of this site. It also honors the early residents of Newark who found ways to include the earthworks in their own new settlement without destroying them completely. . . .
Ohioana Library: Martha Kinney Cooper, the wife of Ohio Governor Myers Y. Cooper, dedicated her time as Ohio First Lady to honoring Ohio artists, authors, and musical composers. She took the leading role in establishing the Martha Kinney Cooper Ohioana Library in 1929. . . .
Old Colony Burying Ground: The Old Colony Burying Ground is one of the oldest cemeteries in Ohio. . . .
Oorang Indians: The Oorang Indians was a professional football team in La Rue, Ohio. The team played in the National Football League. Every member of the Indians actually was of Native American heritage. . . .
Otterbein College: The Church of the United Brethren in Christ founded Otterbein College in Westerville, Ohio, in 1847. The college was originally known as the Otterbein University of Ohio and received its charter from the state in 1849. . . .
Parmalee, Phillip: Phillip Parmalee was an important pilot during the first two decades of the twentieth century. . . .
Peale, Norman V.: Norman Vincent Peale was born on May 31, 1898, in Bowersville, Ohio. He graduated from Ohio Wesleyan University and became one of the most influential ministers of the twentieth century. . . .
Penick v. Columbus Board of Education: The federal court case, Penick v. Columbus Board of Education, led to the desegregation of Columbus, Ohio's public schools. . . .
Philipps Cemetery: The Philipps Cemetery is one of the oldest family cemeteries in Ohio. Most people interred in the cemetery were descendents of Welsh immigrants. . . .
Phillips, Thomas: Thomas Phillips (sometimes reported as Phillipps or Philipps) was one of the first Welsh migrants to Ohio in the late eighteenth and the early nineteenth centuries. . . .
Pickaway County: On January 12, 1810, the Ohio government authorized the creation of Pickaway County. . . .
Pickaway Plains: The Pickaway Plains are located south of Circleville in central Ohio. They are a series of rolling hills that once were covered with prairie. Sand and rock deposits left behind as glaciers retreated created these hills. . . .
Pickerington Violet Festival: The Pickerington Violet Festival is an annual event that celebrates the history of Pickerington and Violet Township, Ohio. . . .
Plain City, Ohio: Plain City, which was formerly known as Westminster and Pleasant Valley, is a community in northern Madison County, Ohio. . . .
Pleasant Valley (Madison County), Ohio: Plain City, which was formerly known as Westminster and Pleasant Valley, is a community in northern Madison County, Ohio. . . .
Pontifical College Josephinum: In 1888, Reverend John Joseph Jessing established a theology school, which eventually became known as the Pontifical College Josephinum, in Columbus, Ohio. . . .
Powderly, Terence: Terence Powderly was born in 1849, in Carbondale, Pennsylvania. While still a teenager, Powderly became an apprentice in a machine shop. Unhappy with working conditions in his chosen industry, Powderly joined the Machinists and Blacksmiths National Union in 1871. Within one year, Powderly had become this union's president. . . .
Powell, Dawn: Dawn Powell was a notable Twentieth Century American novelist and playwright. . . .
Rahal, Robert W.: Ohioan, Robert (Bobby) Woodward Rahal was a highly successful racecar driver who won the Indianapolis 500 in 1986. . . .
Rarey, John S.: John Solomon Rarey was a world-famous trainer of horses who gained the nickname, the “Horse Whisperer,” due to his unique style toward wild horses. . . .
Rascal Flatts: Rascal Flatts is a trio of country music artists. Two of its members, Gary LeVox and Jay DeMarcus, are second cousins from Columbus, Ohio. . . .
Rees, Theophilus: Theophilus Rees was one of the first Welsh migrants to Ohio in the late eighteenth and the early nineteenth centuries. . . .
Refugee Tract: The Refugee Tract was one of the early land divisions in Ohio during the late eighteenth century. . . .
Rhodes, James A.: James Allen Rhodes was served as governor of Ohio for four terms during the late twentieth century. . . .
Rickenbacker, Edward V.: Edward Vernon “Eddie” Rickenbacker was born in Columbus, Ohio, on October 8, 1890. His parents were Swiss immigrants to the United States. . . .
Rickey, Branch: Branch Rickey was a prominent player, coach and manager of collegiate and professional baseball in America. . . .
River Valley Schools' Cancer Scare: During the 1980s and 1990s, medical officials began observing an increased rate of cancer, especially leukemia, among students at Marion, Ohio's, River Valley Schools. . . .
Rosecrans, William S.: William Starke Rosecrans was a major military leader in the American Civil War. . . .
Ross Laboratories: In 1903, Harry C. Moores and Stanley M. Ross founded the Moores & Ross Milk Company in Columbus, Ohio. In 1956, the company created Ross Laboratories to continue its experimentation with improvements in infant formulas. . . .
Salt Sections: In 1824, the United States Congress gave the State of Ohio approximately four thousand acres of Congress Lands in Delaware County, Ohio and an entire township in Jackson County, Ohio. This grant became known as the Salt Sections. . . .
Saxbe, William B.: Ohioan, William Bart Saxbe was a prominent twentieth-century politician who served in the United States Senate and as Attorney General of the United Stated. . . .
Schmidt's Restaurant und Sausage Haus: Schmidt's Restaurant und Sausage Haus is a popular restaurant in the German Village neighborhood of Columbus, Ohio. . . .
School of Commerce: In 1902, the Young Men's Christian Association (YMCA) in Columbus, Ohio, established the School of Commerce, the predecessor of Franklin University. . . .
Semple, William F.: Many historians credit William Finley Semple with receiving the first patent in the United States for chewing gum on December 28, 1869. This claim is false, as Toledo, Ohio, resident Amos Tyler patented chewing gum on July 27, 1869. . . .
Sherman, John: During the late nineteenth century, John Sherman was a prominent United States Senator and Secretary of the Treasury from Ohio. . . .
Sherman, William T.: William Tecumseh Sherman was a prominent nineteenth century military leader from Ohio. . . .
Shopping Centers: As Americans moved from the cities to suburbs, business owners began to develop new retail establishments to attract suburbanites. These establishments were known as shopping centers. . . .
Shrum Mound: Shrum Mound, sometimes referred to as Campbell Mound, is a conical burial mound built by the people known to archaeologists as the Adena Culture (800 B.C. to 100 A.D.) of prehistoric Native American people. . . .
Smith, Katie: Katie Smith was a star basketball player at The Ohio State University who later played for several professional teams and who helped the United States Basketball Team win gold medals in the 2000 and 2004 Olympic Games. . . .
Snow Bowl: The Ohio State University versus University of Michigan football game in 1950 became known as the Snow Bowl. . . .
Somali Community Association of Ohio: The Somali Community Association of Ohio provides assistance to Somali migrants in Central Ohio. . . .
Sons of Liberty: The Sons of Liberty was the nickname of the Order of American Knights. Members of this organization resided primarily in Northern and states during the American Civil War and opposed the Union war effort. . . .
Spirit of Columbus: The Spirit of Columbus was the first plane piloted by a woman to fly around the world. . . .
State Reform School for Girls: The State Reform School for Girls, which eventually became known as the Girls' Industrial Home, was Ohio's correctional facility for minor women for much of the state's history. . . .
Stibitz, George R.: George R. Stibitz is considered to be the father of the modern computer. . . .
Stine, R.L.: R. L. Stine is an American author. . . .
Sullivant, Lucas: Lucas Sullivant was a surveyor, soldier and settler in central Ohio in the years after the American Revolution. . . .
Sullivant, William S.: William Starling Sullivant was a surveyor and prominent naturalist during the mid-nineteenth century. . . .
Sunday, William A. "Billy": William Ashley “Billy” Sunday was an evangelist and religious fundamentalist who was nationally know for his fire and brimstone style of sermons, particularly against the consumption of alcohol. . . .
Supreme Court of Ohio: The Ohio Constitution of 1803 established the Supreme Court of Ohio. Initially, the court consisted of three justices. The Ohio legislature initially appointed the justices to the Supreme Court. Plaintiffs and defendants could appeal the decisions of the Court of Common Pleas to the Supreme Court of Ohio. . . .
Swayne, Wager: Wager Swayne was a military leader from Ohio during the American Civil War. . . .
T. Marzetti Company: Founded in Columbus, Ohio, the T. Marzetti Company produces specialty foods for restaurants and individuals. . . .
Tarlton Cross Mound: The Tarlton Cross Mound is a symbolic earthwork located near Tarlton in Fairfield County, Ohio. It is owned by the Fairfield County Historical Parks Commission. . . .
The Limited, Inc.: In 1963, Leslie Wexner, C.E.O. of Limited Brands, opened his first store in the Kingsdale Shopping Center in Columbus, Ohio. He named his store The Limited, a women's clothing store. . . .
The Ohio State University: In 1870, the Ohio General Assembly chartered the Ohio Agricultural and Mechanical College. Governor Rutherford B. Hayes appointed a board of trustees for the institution and construction began in northern Columbus for the college's first building. . . .
The Ohio State University Football Team-2002 National Champions: In 2002, The Ohio State University Football Team went undefeated. Over the course of the season, the team experienced numerous close games but, under the leadership of head coach Jim Tressel and quarterback Craig Krenzel, always emerged victorious. . . .
The Ohio State University's Women's Synchronized Swimming Team: The Ohio State University's Women's Synchronized Swimming Team is one of the premier teams in college synchronized swimming. Since synchronized swimming became an official National Collegiate Athletics Association (NCAA) sport in 1977, the Buckeyes have won twenty-four championships. . . .
Thomas, Norman: Norman Thomas was an American social worker, minister, author and longtime presidential candidate of the Socialist Party of America. . . .
Thomas, Rex D.: Rex David (Dave) Thomas was the founder of the Wendy's restaurant chain. . . .
Thurber, James G.: Thurber was born in Columbus, Ohio, on December 8, 1894. As a child, Thurber suffered an injury that caused his eyesight to deteriorate and later caused him to become nearly blind. . . .
Town and Country Shopping Center: Town and Country Shopping Center, which opened in 1956 in Columbus, may have been the first shopping center in the nation, although several other centers across the country claim to have been opened more than twenty years earlier. . . .
Tressel, Jim: James (Jim) Tressel is a highly successful college football coach who has won national championships while coaching Youngstown State University and The Ohio State University. . . .
Trinity Lutheran Seminary: In 1830, the German Theological Seminary opened in Canton, Ohio. This institution, a predecessor of Trinity Lutheran Seminary, was established to train ministers for the Lutheran Church. . . .
Twenty-First Amendment: During the late 1800s, support for Prohibition-the outlawing of alcohol's manufacture, transportation, and consumption-gained tremendous support within the United States, including in Ohio. One of the leading organizations that called for Prohibition was the Anti-Saloon League. . . .
Union County: On January 10, 1820, the Ohio government authorized the creation of Union County. The state formed the county from parts of Franklin, Delaware, Logan, and Madison Counties. Because the county was formed from a union of parts of other counties, residents chose the name Union for the new county. . . .
Veterans of Foreign Wars: In 1899, some veterans from the Spanish-American War and the Philippine Insurrection met in Columbus, Ohio, and formed the American Veterans of Foreign Service. This organization united several other veteran groups to create the Veterans of Foreign Wars in 1913. . . .
Victoria's Secret: Victoria's Secret is the leading specialty retailer of lingerie, dominating the market with modern, fashion-inspired collections, celebrated supermodels, prestige fragrances and cosmetics, and world-famous runway shows. . . .
Ward Transfer Line: The Ward Transfer Line is the oldest, continuously-operating African-American business in the United States. William S. Ward founded the business in 1881 as a moving company. . . .
Watson, David K.: David Kemper Watson was a prominent politician during the late-nineteenth and early-twentieth centuries, who served as Ohio's Attorney General and who represented Ohio in the United States House of Representatives. . . .
Weathervane Playhouse: The Weathervane Playhouse is the oldest, continuing, professional summer stock theater company in Ohio. The Weathervane Playhouse has attracted actors and directors from across the United States. . . .
Welsh Hills, Ohio: Welsh Hills was one of the earliest communities established in Licking County, Ohio. Founded in 1802, its earliest settlers were migrants from Wales. . . .
Welsh Ohioans: Like numerous other nationalities, ethnic Welsh people viewed Ohio as a land of opportunity during the 1800s. . . .
Wendy's: Wendy's began on November 15, 1969, when the company's founder, Dave Thomas, opened his first restaurant. It was located at 257 East Broad Street, in Columbus, Ohio. . . .
West Jefferson, Ohio: West Jefferson, formerly known as Jefferson, is a community in Madison County, Ohio. . . .
Westerville, Ohio: Westerville is a suburb of Columbus, Ohio, located to the northeastern corner of Franklin County. . . .
Westminster, Ohio: Plain City, which was formerly known as Westminster and Pleasant Valley, is a community in northern Madison County, Ohio. . . .
Wexner Center for the Arts: In November 1989, the Wexner Center for the Arts opened at The Ohio State University in Columbus, Ohio. The Wexner Center for the Arts is an art gallery, which emphasizes contemporary and performing art. . . .
Wexner, Leslie: Leslie Wexner is a prominent Ohio business executive who founded The Limited, Victoria's Secret, Bath & Body Works and numerous other leading retail establishments that cater to women. . . .
White Jr., Samuel: Samuel White, Jr., was a prominent resident of Granville, Ohio during the early nineteenth century. He was a Welsh American. . . .
Whiteman, Marjorie M.: Marjorie Mellace Whiteman was born in Liberty Township, Ohio, in 1898. She would emerge as one of the leading experts on international law during the 1950s and the 1960s. . . .
Willis, Frank B.: Ohio governor Frank Bartlett Willis was born in Lewis Center, Ohio, on December 28, 1871. He grew up on a farm. After attending the local public schools, Willis enrolled at Ohio Northern University. . . .
Willis, William K.: William (Bill) Karnet Willis was the first African American to play in the All-America Football Conference. . . .
Wilson, Blaine: Ohioan, Blaine Wilson is a prominent male gymnast who helped the American gymnastic team win a silver medal in the 2004 Olympics. . . .
Withrow, Mary Ellen: In 1994, President Bill Clinton nominated Mary Ellen Withrow as United States Treasurer. The United States Senate confirmed her unanimously, making Withrow the first person to become U.S. Treasurer who also had served in a similar capacity at both the local and state levels. . . .
Woodhull, Victoria C.: Homer, Ohio native, Victoria Claffin Woodhull, was a prominent magazine editor and women's rights advocate during the late-nineteenth and early-twentieth centuries. . . .
Woods, Granville T.: Granville T. Woods was an African-American inventor and was born on April 23, 1856, in Columbus, Ohio. . . .
Working Home for the Blind: In 1886, the Ohio General Assembly established the Working Home for the Blind in Iberia, Ohio. . . .
Worthington Earthworks: The Worthington Earthworks site is a Hopewell culture (100 BC-AD 500) ceremonial center located along a high bluff overlooking the Olentangy River in Franklin County. . . .
Worthington, Ohio: James Kilbourne established Worthington in 1804. . . .
Wright Earthworks: The Wright Earthworks are remnants of the Newark Earthworks, the largest set of geometric earthworks built by the Hopewell culture (100 B.C. to A.D. 500). . . .