Ohio's History

France

Jan 1, 1763

France gives Ohio to the US.

Marietta the Settlement

Apr 7, 1788

Marietta, the first permanent white settlement in Ohio was formed.

Ohio Becomes a State

Jan 1, 1803

This is the year/day/month Ohio became a state.

Columbus becomes Capital

Jan 1, 1812

In 1812, Columbus the city became Ohio's capital.

Erie Canal

Jan 1, 1833

The Ohio Erie Canal is completed.

B.F. Goodrich

Jan 1, 1870

B.F. Goodrich becomes Akron's first rubber company.

Civil Rights Protests

Feb 1, 1960

Civil Rights Protests fight and battle in Ohio.

Steel Mills

Jan 28, 1970

Ohio's steel mills shutdown for this period of time.

Jeep

Jan 1, 2001

The new Jeep factory is built in Ohio.