Our Most Recent Entries
These are the most recent entries that have been added to the encyclopedia.
- Chancellor University
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In 1848, E.G. Folsom established Folsom's Business College, the predecessor of Dyke College and eventually Chancellor University, in Cleveland, Ohio. . . .
This entry was added on 09/15/2009.
- Discoidals
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Discoidals (game stones) come from the Late Prehistoric Mississippian Culture. . . .
This entry was added on 06/20/2009.
- Battle of Point Pleasant
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The Battle of Point Pleasant, fought on October 10, 1774, was the decisive battle of Lord Dunmore's War. . . .
This entry was added on 05/22/2009.
- Hopewell Mica Cutouts
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The native peoples of Ohio may have begun to use mica during the Early Woodland period, but its use in the crafting of ceremonial objects became especially important during the Middle Woodland period. . . .
This entry was added on 02/18/2009.
- Atlatl
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The atlatl, or spear-thrower, is a tool used to propel darts, or spears, farther and with more force than would be possible with the unaided arm. . . .
This entry was added on 02/18/2009.
- Zanesfield, Ohio
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Zanesfield is a small community in Logan County, Ohio. . . .
This entry was added on 02/15/2009.
- Amos Woodruff
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Amos Woodruff was a conductor on the Underground Railroad in Hinckley, Ohio. . . .
This entry was added on 02/15/2009.
- Robert Wilson
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Robert Wilson was a conductor on the Underground Railroad near Loudonville, Ohio. . . .
This entry was added on 02/15/2009.
- Chagrin Mills, Ohio
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Willoughby is a community in Lake County, Ohio. During its history, the town has also been called Charlton, Chagrin, and Chagrin Mills. . . .
This entry was added on 02/15/2009.
- Chagrin, Ohio
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Willoughby is a community in Lake County, Ohio. During its history, the town has also been called Charlton, Chagrin, and Chagrin Mills. . . .
This entry was added on 02/15/2009.