Ohio History Central: Ambrose Burnside

Ohio's history of human habitation goes back more than 12,000 years! Explore the prehistory in a logical fashion by clicking on the timeline and tracing people from Paleoindian, 13,000 BC to Historic Indians, 1650 AD. It's interesting to...

A comprehensive timeline of events in the prehistory and history of Ohio. Hyperlinks to the multitude of specific articles about Ohio's history.

Ohio History Central gives a brief summary of the actions and goals of the Knights of Labor in the last half of the 19th century. Find out about their push for improved working conditions and whether striking was advantageous or not in...

A brief history of the Delaware Indians in Ohio. Links to many important names and events.

Do you know why states select symbols to represent them? Do you know how Ohio got the nickname "Buckeyes"? Find the answers to these questions and more at this site. Click on the words to be taken to information about the symbol, and a...

Learn the exciting story of how John Cleves Symmes (1742-1814) traveled to the Ohio Country and eventually set up the first settlement about a mile below the Little Miami River.

The struggle for territory between the European countries led to the French and Indian War. This war had far-reaching consequences for the colonists and Great Britain. Discover reasons the war began and how the end of this war eventually...

Transcript of the conditions of the Treaty of Greenville. Links to significant names.

Ohio History Central gives a brief summary of the Great Steel Strike of 1919, an attempt by steel workers to get higher pay and a shorter work day. Find out the results of the strike.

Ohio History Central gives brief discussion about the purpose of the Interstate Highway Act and its ramifications in American commerce.