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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.