Allen Trimble 1827 State of the State Address   Save
Ohio Governors Collection
Description: This 14 page booklet contains the text of Governor Allen Trimble’s message to the 26th General Assembly of Ohio on Dec. 4, 1827. Trimble (1783-1870), a Federalist, served as both the eighth and 10th governor of Ohio. He first assumed the position following the resignation of Ethan Allen Brown, and Trimble’s first term ran from January to December 1822. He was elected again in 1826, and this time served until 1830. Trimble is significant for his espousal of progressive education legislation, such as the establishment of state-supported institutions of higher learning. In addition, the canal system made great strides during his term as governor. Trimble also served in the Ohio House of Representatives and the Ohio State Senate. View on Ohio Memory.
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Subjects: Presidents and Politics; Ohio Government; Governors
Places: Columbus (Ohio); Franklin County (Ohio); Hillsboro (Ohio); Highland County (Ohio)