On March 1, 1803, Ohio was accepted into the Union, and it became state number 17. One hundred and ninety-nine years later, we can be proud of our state and its contributions to the world.
Making a Mark on History
When the state was merely one year old, Ohio University was founded in Athens. It is recognized as the first university in the Northwest Territory.
Oberlin College, founded in 1833, was the first interracial and coeducational college in the United States.
In 1852, Ohio was the first state to enact laws to protect working women.
In 1865, the first ambulance service was introduced in Cincinnati.
In 1879, James Ritty of Dayton invented the first cash register. That same year, Cleveland became the first electrically lighted city in the world. America's first traffic light was installed in Cleveland in 1914.
Life Saver candies, chewing gum, and hot dogs were all invented in Ohio.
Seven U.S. Presidents were born in Ohio, as were Thomas Edison, Annie Oakley, Jesse Owens, Paul Newman, and Steven Spielberg.
Bicentennial Bash Begins
Watch for it on the broadside of a barn near you!
The Ohio Bicentennial Commission has been busy for several years now. Hey, when you're planning a big party, you've got to start early, right? How big is it? Well, let's just say it's bigger than a barn. In fact, it's gonna take 88 barns to get the message out.
The Ohio Bicentennial Barn Painting Program began in 1998. The plan was to select a barn in each of Ohio's 88 counties, then paint it with our nifty state bicentennial logo. The plan is working: the first barn to be painted was in Belmont County. The job was done (and presumably, the paint was dry) in May of 1998. The last barn scheduled for the spiffy paint job is in Sandusky County. On his way to Sandusky, the man with the bucket will be passing through Hamilton, Greene, Clark, Fayette, Trumbull, Morrow, Marion, Sandusky, Jefferson, Scioto, Shelby, Logan, Lawrence, Lake, Lucas, Portage, and Summit counties.
Another Change in Your Change Purse
Last year, the Ohio Bicentennial Commission's Quarter Program Committee selected a quarter design as part of the 50 State Quarters program. (the U.S. Mint's 10-year program which will issue five quarter designs each year until 2008) and you should see the shiny new coin next month. The design features the Wright Flyer, an astronaut, and the phrase "Birthplace of Aviation." 1.2 billion Ohio quarters are expected to be issued.
Making a Mark on History
When the state was merely one year old, Ohio University was founded in Athens. It is recognized as the first university in the Northwest Territory.
Oberlin College, founded in 1833, was the first interracial and coeducational college in the United States.
In 1852, Ohio was the first state to enact laws to protect working women.
In 1865, the first ambulance service was introduced in Cincinnati.
In 1879, James Ritty of Dayton invented the first cash register. That same year, Cleveland became the first electrically lighted city in the world. America's first traffic light was installed in Cleveland in 1914.
Life Saver candies, chewing gum, and hot dogs were all invented in Ohio.
Seven U.S. Presidents were born in Ohio, as were Thomas Edison, Annie Oakley, Jesse Owens, Paul Newman, and Steven Spielberg.
Bicentennial Bash Begins
Watch for it on the broadside of a barn near you!
The Ohio Bicentennial Commission has been busy for several years now. Hey, when you're planning a big party, you've got to start early, right? How big is it? Well, let's just say it's bigger than a barn. In fact, it's gonna take 88 barns to get the message out.
The Ohio Bicentennial Barn Painting Program began in 1998. The plan was to select a barn in each of Ohio's 88 counties, then paint it with our nifty state bicentennial logo. The plan is working: the first barn to be painted was in Belmont County. The job was done (and presumably, the paint was dry) in May of 1998. The last barn scheduled for the spiffy paint job is in Sandusky County. On his way to Sandusky, the man with the bucket will be passing through Hamilton, Greene, Clark, Fayette, Trumbull, Morrow, Marion, Sandusky, Jefferson, Scioto, Shelby, Logan, Lawrence, Lake, Lucas, Portage, and Summit counties.
Another Change in Your Change Purse
Last year, the Ohio Bicentennial Commission's Quarter Program Committee selected a quarter design as part of the 50 State Quarters program. (the U.S. Mint's 10-year program which will issue five quarter designs each year until 2008) and you should see the shiny new coin next month. The design features the Wright Flyer, an astronaut, and the phrase "Birthplace of Aviation." 1.2 billion Ohio quarters are expected to be issued.
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