Ohio in the 1800s

  • First Constitution of Ohio Written

    Ohio's first constitution was written in preparation for statehood.
  • Ohio Admittance

    Ohio was admitted into the Union as the 17th state.
  • Louisiana Purchase

    The Louisiana Purchase allowed Ohio to trade with New Orleans, a major port city.
  • First Steamboat on the Ohio River

    The New Orleans became the first steamboat to travlel the Ohio River.
  • Battle of Lake Erie

    Commodore Oliver H. Perry sailed from Ohio and attacked a British on Lake Erie. This battle was important in the Civil War.
  • First Steamboat on Lake Erie

    The steamboat Walk in the Water became the first steamboat on Lake Erie.
  • Erie Canal Opened

    The Erie Canal that went across New York was opened.
  • Ohio and Erie Canal Completion

    The Ohio and Erie Canal was completed and became a major trade route for Ohio.
  • Oberlin College

    Oberlin college was the first coeducational college.
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    Border Dispute with Michigan

    An old dispute over the boundary between Michigan and Ohio arose. It was settled a year later.
  • Miami and Erie Canal Completion

    The Miami and Erie Canal was completed as another trade route for Ohio.
  • Cinncinati Red Stockings Formed

    The Cinncinati Red Stockings became the first professional baseball team in the US.
  • B.F. Goodrich Production

    B.F. Goddrich began producing rubber products in Akron, Ohio.