What cities have been the capitals of Ohio?

Columbus has been the capital of the Buckeye State since 1816. But before that, two other cities played the role of capital: Chillicothe and Zanesville. This week and next, the broadcast will explore the two former capitals with an eye towards their history.

What were the four capitals of Ohio?

Ohio History Central listed four capitals, although one could argue that it could be more or less than that.

• Chillicothe: 1803 – 1809.
• Zanesville: 1809 – 1812.
• Chillicothe: 1812 – 1816.
• Columbus: 1816–Present.

Was Cincinnati the capital of Ohio?

Congratulations, Cincinnati! We've finally knocked the teeth out of Columbus to become the capital of Ohio. Yaaaaaay, we did it! "The State Capital of Cincinnati."

What was the first capital of Ohio?

The territorial capital stood there in 1803 when Ohio gained statehood, and Chillicothe became the capital of the new state by default. Today, the city of Chillicothe bills itself as "Ohio's First Capital."

Where did the state of Ohio get its name?

The state's name – Ohio – comes from the Iroquois word for "the great river", a reference to the Ohio River to the south. Ohio's capital is Columbus, but two other cities—Chillicothe and Zanesville—served as the state's seat of government in the early 1800s.

Where is the capital of Ross County Ohio?

Located along the Scioto River 45 miles (72 km) south of Columbus, Chillicothe was the first and third capital of Ohio. It is the only city in Ross County and is the center of the Chillicothe Micropolitan Statistical Area (as defined by the United States Census Bureau in 2003).

What was the name of the first settlement in Ohio?

1. Chillicothe. Before the westward movement of settlers after the American Revolution, the land of the Ohio River Valley was inhabited primarily by the Shawnee. The name of their principal settlement was Chala-ka-tha. In 1796, General Nathaniel Massie established the town of Chillicothe on this site.