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The First People
The Iroquois Indians travel to the land hunt for beaver fur. -
European Discovers
Robert de La Salle was the first European to discover the land. He claimed the land for the French -
Colonization of Ohio
Originally colonized by French fur traders following the French and Indian War -
The British Take Over the Land
Britain wins the French and Indian war and takes over the land in the region. -
First Permanent Settlement
Marietta becomes the first official settlement when General Rufus Putnam brought many settlers to Ohio. Marietta is located minutes from the Ohio and West Virginia border. -
Ohio Becomes a State
As a part of the Northwest Territory, Britain released control of Ohio to the newly formed United States of America. Ohio was the 17th state to join the Union. -
First Capital
The first capital was Chillicothe. -
Permanent Capital
Columbus becomes the permanent capital of Ohio. -
Business: Proctor & Gamble
The Proctor & Gamble Company is established in Cincinnati. -
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Civil War
Ohio fought on the side of the Union during the Civil War -
Business: Goodyear
The Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company is established in Akron. -
Indians Win the World Series
The Cleveland Indians win their first World Series title. -
Officially a State
President Dwight Eisenhower signed the documents making Ohio. -
Business: Rock & Roll Hall of Fame
The Rock 'n Roll Hall of Fame museum opens in Cleveland. -
Cavaliers Win NBA Finals
The Cleveland Cavaliers win the NBA Finals against the Golden State Warriors.
