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5 Fun Facts About February 23 In Ohio History
1. In 1836, the Ohio Wesleyan University was founded in Delaware County. 2. On February 23, 1861, during the American Civil War, the Ohio legislature approved a resolution pledging its support to the Union and offering troops to President Abraham Lincoln. 3. In 1905, the world-renowned Dayton Aviation Heritage National...
5 Fun Facts About February 22 In Ohio History
1. On February 22, 1787, the Ohio General Assembly passed a law establishing Ohio University, making it the first institution of higher learning in the Northwest Territory. 2. In 1861, on February 22, Jefferson Davis was inaugurated as the President of the Confederate States of America. This eventually led to...
5 Fun Facts About February 21 In Ohio History
1. The Ohio State University was founded on February 21, 1870. The university is now one of the largest universities in the United States with over 68,000 students enrolled across its campuses. 2. On February 21, 1965, Malcolm X delivered his famous speech in Cleveland, Ohio titled "Not just an...
5 Fun Facts About February 20 In Ohio History
1. The Ohio National Guard was created on February 20, 1803, by an act of the Ohio General Assembly. The Ohio National Guard has played an important role in Ohio and US history, including serving during the Mexican-American War, the Civil War, World War I, and World War II. 2....
5 Fun Facts About February 19 In Ohio History
1. On February 19, 1803, the first session of the Ohio General Assembly was held in Chillicothe, Ohio. This was the first time that Ohio's state legislature convened, after Ohio was admitted as a state on March 1, 1803. 2. On February 19, 1901, the Ohio State University's College of...
5 Fun Facts About February 18 In Ohio History
1. In 1861, Ohio Governor William Dennison signed a bill authorizing the creation of the Ohio State University. The university, which was originally named the Ohio Agricultural and Mechanical College, opened to students in 1873. 2. On February 18, 1865, Union General William T. Sherman met with Confederate General Joseph...
5 Fun Facts About February 17 In Ohio History
1. In 1865, the Ohio legislature voted to ratify the Thirteenth Amendment to the United States Constitution, which abolished slavery and involuntary servitude throughout the country. 2. On February 17, 1947, a massive explosion occurred at the Northeast Ohio steel plant in Warren. The explosion resulted in the death of...
5 Fun Facts About February 16 In Ohio History
1. In 1833, Ohio Governor Robert Lucas signed a bill creating the city of Toledo. The city was named after the Toledo Strip, a narrow strip of land that Ohio won from Michigan in a boundary dispute. 2. On February 16, 1864, the Ohio General Assembly passed a resolution recognizing...
5 Fun Facts About February 15 In Ohio History
1. The University of Dayton was founded on February 15, 1850. Originally known as St. Mary's School for Boys, it was established by the Society of Mary (Marianists) and is now a private Catholic research university with over 8,000 students. 2. The Ohio state flag was adopted on February 15,...
5 Fun Facts About February 14 In Ohio History
1. The first recorded Valentine's Day celebration in Ohio occurred in 1786 when a group of frontiersmen west of Marietta held a dance in honor of the holiday. 2. In 1824, Ohio's state legislature declared Valentine's Day a holiday. However, the holiday was later removed from the state calendar in...
5 Fun Facts About February 13 In Ohio History
1. In 1805, the Ohio Legislature established Belmont County, which is located in the eastern part of the state. The county is named after the French phrase "belle monte," meaning "beautiful mountain." 2. On February 13, 1871, the town of Yellow Springs became the first village in Ohio to establish...
5 Fun Facts About February 12 In Ohio History
1. Ohio's Birthday: On February 12, 1803, President Thomas Jefferson signed Congress’s Enabling Act that approved Ohio Statehood. This makes February 12 the official birthday of Ohio. 2. Ohio's Humane Society: In 1869, the first organization for animal welfare in Ohio, the Ohio Anti-Cruelty Society, was established in Cleveland. It’s...