Ohio Local History Alliance

"The Mansfield Blockhouse has witnessed much of the nation's history, and the community members who care for it say it is a special place that needs to be preserved.

The structure dates to the War of 1812, when settlers in the area sought protection from the conflict with Great Britain."

Mansfield Blockhouse: A piece of American history preserved in Ohio The Mansfield Blockhouse survived the War of 1812, served as Richland County's first courthouse, and was restored by community volunteers determined to preserve it.

"Long before Dayton was known as both one of the preeminent college basketball towns in America and the home of the longest streak of sold-out games in professional sports history and a pipeline of talent for the Cincinnati Reds — before all of that — it was best known as a horse racing destination."

History-making athletics: Southwest Ohio produces major sports stars Long before Dayton was known as both one of the preeminent college basketball towns in America and the home of the longest streak of sold-out games in professional sports history