The Second Capitol Building
Settled in 1797, Zanesville is located at along the Muskingum River at its confluence with the Licking River. It served as the Ohio capital from 1810 to 1812.
Settled in 1797, Zanesville is located at along the Muskingum River at its confluence with the Licking River. It served as the Ohio capital from 1810 to 1812.
The First Capitol Building
Chillicothe served as the capital of Ohio from the beginning of statehood in 1803 until 1810 when Zanesville became the capital for two years. Chillicothe reclaimed its status as capital until 1816, when it was finally moved to Columbus.
Chillicothe served as the capital of Ohio from the beginning of statehood in 1803 until 1810 when Zanesville became the capital for two years. Chillicothe reclaimed its status as capital until 1816, when it was finally moved to Columbus.
The Ohio Dames contribute much to preservation efforts throughout the state. The Ohio museums are featured on this site, as are the various activities pertaining to our history. This page, then, is dedicated to all things Ohio. As time goes on, it will also feature Ohio's presidents.
There is so much that distinguishes this state from any other there will never be enough room to contain it. But contributions to this page can only enrich us all. Email us at nscda.ohio@gmail.com if you are interested.
There is so much that distinguishes this state from any other there will never be enough room to contain it. But contributions to this page can only enrich us all. Email us at nscda.ohio@gmail.com if you are interested.
All About Ohio and its History
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Photos from the Ohio Historical Society
Ohio's Motto
During the early 1950s, the Ohio legislature sponsored a contest for selecting a state motto. "With God All Things Are Possible" became Ohio's state motto on October 1, 1959. James Mastronardo, a twelve-year-old boy recommended this quotation from the Bible.
In 1997, the American Civil Liberties Union filed a suit against Ohio and its state motto, claiming that this phrase from the Bible violated the First Amendment to the United States Constitution, which guarantees religious freedom and a separation of church and state. Various federal courts sided with Ohio, allowing the state to retain the motto. Judges ruled that Ohio's motto does not endorse a specific God and, thus, was not a violation of the First Amendment. Ohio is one of five states with the word "God" in their mottos.
From: Ohio History Center
During the early 1950s, the Ohio legislature sponsored a contest for selecting a state motto. "With God All Things Are Possible" became Ohio's state motto on October 1, 1959. James Mastronardo, a twelve-year-old boy recommended this quotation from the Bible.
In 1997, the American Civil Liberties Union filed a suit against Ohio and its state motto, claiming that this phrase from the Bible violated the First Amendment to the United States Constitution, which guarantees religious freedom and a separation of church and state. Various federal courts sided with Ohio, allowing the state to retain the motto. Judges ruled that Ohio's motto does not endorse a specific God and, thus, was not a violation of the First Amendment. Ohio is one of five states with the word "God" in their mottos.
From: Ohio History Center
The Ohio Judicial Center
A booklet reprinted in 2008 by the Ohio Judicial Center serves as a self-guided tour into the refurbished building. The OJC is home to the Supreme Court of Ohio and its affiliated offices, as well as the Ohio Court of Claims and the Ohio Judicial Conference. The historic structure, formerly known as the Ohio Departments Building, underwent a meticulous four-year renovation and was re-dedicated in 2004. The result is an array of murals, sculptures, and other artifacts that tell the inspiring story of the people who built Ohio. This booklet is an amazing look into Ohio's history, its artists and its leaders.
—Source: The Supreme Court of Ohio Office of Public Information
You can find the booklet here: www.supremecourtofohio.gov
Or you can contact the Supreme Court Office of Public Information at 614-387-9250.
A booklet reprinted in 2008 by the Ohio Judicial Center serves as a self-guided tour into the refurbished building. The OJC is home to the Supreme Court of Ohio and its affiliated offices, as well as the Ohio Court of Claims and the Ohio Judicial Conference. The historic structure, formerly known as the Ohio Departments Building, underwent a meticulous four-year renovation and was re-dedicated in 2004. The result is an array of murals, sculptures, and other artifacts that tell the inspiring story of the people who built Ohio. This booklet is an amazing look into Ohio's history, its artists and its leaders.
—Source: The Supreme Court of Ohio Office of Public Information
You can find the booklet here: www.supremecourtofohio.gov
Or you can contact the Supreme Court Office of Public Information at 614-387-9250.