The Steamboat Moselle Disaster
Construction of the Steamboat Moselle was completed at the Fulton Shipyards, just east of downtown Cincinnati, on March 31, 1838. The Moselle …
Horses in Ohio Memory
On September 29, the All American Quarter Horse Congress will once again return to Columbus for the world’s largest horse show. Today’s …
From Horses to Missiles: The transportation of the U.S. Postal Service
The first national postal agency in the US, known as the United States Post Office (USPS) was founded by the Second Continental …
Connecting the State and the Nation: Ohio Canal History
When Ohio became a state in 1803, it was part of the American frontier, separated from the East Coast by mountains that …
Paving the Way: Ohio and the National Road
When Thomas Jefferson signed the enabling act that authorized residents of the Ohio Territory to take steps toward statehood in 1802, that …
All Aboard! Ohio Railroad History
When Ohio first became a state in 1803, the primary methods of transportation to and through the state were by horse and …
The Supreme Creation of an Era: Ohio and the Early Auto Industry
Of Ohio’s many claims to fame, those involving cars are typically not at the top of the list. We are, however, leaders …
“Oh We Boarded the Boat on the Breast of the River So Wide”
The 19th century is characterized by rapid expansion across the continent, facilitated by new, convenient forms of travel. Stagecoaches and other conveyances …
Ohio’s Interurban Railways: The Original People Movers
Looking to get out of town this weekend? 100 years ago, you may have decided to book a trip on one of …
