Lincoln visited here 3 times. In 1859, he spoke from the east steps. In 1861, he visited Governor William Dennison & found out he won the 1860 election and lastly in 1865 after he was assassinated.
Did you know? The Rotunda’s floor symbolizes the U.S.’s development; 13 stones (colonies), 3 rings (territories), a star with 32 points (each state at the time) & a band all around (the Constitution). Leer más
There were 7 different architects that helped design the Capitol during the 22 years it took to be built. Learn more about the building and the Presidents that have passed through here: Leer más
This building was built at the start of the Civil War, approximately around 1861. The statehouse took a total of 22 years to be built and in 1996 was restored to its original brilliance.
Movie buffs might recognize the Ohio Statehouse in the 2000 movie “Traffic,” where scenes from a press conference take place on the historic building’s steps.