Centennial Souvenir of Steubenville and Jefferson County, Ohio, 1797-1897
Centennial Souvenir of Steubenville and Jefferson County, Ohio, 1797-1897

Author: J. H. Andrews

Publisher: Forgotten Books

Published: 2017-10-22

Total Pages: 210

ISBN-13: 9780282899912

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Excerpt from Centennial Souvenir of Steubenville and Jefferson County, Ohio, 1797-1897: Historical, Pictorial, Descriptive, Statistical Lawrence and Augustine brothers of George The king of England granted to this company acres of land, which were to be chiefly taken on the south side of the Ohio river, but the privilege was given the company to embrace a portion of the lands on the north side of the Ohio river should it be deemed expedient. Shortly afterwards Christopher Gist explored this part of the country. First Recorded So far as known, the first English speaking white Incident, person to set foot in what is now Jefferson county. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

Remembering Steubenville
Remembering Steubenville

Author: Dr. John R. Holmes

Publisher: Arcadia Publishing

Published: 2009-06-01

Total Pages: 153

ISBN-13: 1625842473

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Explore the history of the City of Murals through the eyes of those who lived it. Perfect for fans of Ohio and American frontier history. Beginning as a military fort on the banks of the Ohio River, Steubenville powered into the twentieth century with steam and steel. Fierce battles, raging fires and tragedy on the river could not deter this indefatigable community, and it emerged as an industrial and cultural beacon for the Ohio Valley. With warmth and humor, Dr. John R. Holmes chronicles the fascinating history and the colorful characters of Steubenville. Brimming with tales of lavish theatres, local brews, famous crooners, and personalities such as spunky Mother Beatty and legendary steamboat captain George O'Neil, this collection of vignettes offers a glimpse into a vibrant city and its proud people.

Historic Tales of the Upper Ohio Valley
Historic Tales of the Upper Ohio Valley

Author: Paul Zuros

Publisher: Arcadia Publishing

Published: 2023-04-10

Total Pages: 165

ISBN-13: 1439677557

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Local historian Paul J. Zuros weaves a rich narrative of the region, reliving these tales as only a local can. The Upper Ohio River runs along the border between West Virginia and Ohio, where the cities of Weirton and Steubenville face each other across the flowing water. The history of these two municipalities has been intertwined from their earliest days. Discover stories of the early pioneers on both sides of the river and what they learned about their Native American predecessors. Tales of bygone celebrations will entertain, and rumors of local haunts will chill readers to the bone. The stories of these industrial centers as well as their preindustrial past will intrigue and delight young and old.

Centennial Souvenir, 1792-1892
Centennial Souvenir, 1792-1892

Author: William Buffet Hidden

Publisher: Palala Press

Published: 2018-02-19

Total Pages: 44

ISBN-13: 9781378051788

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