Proposal to Lay Out Columbus, Ohio   Save
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Description: This is a contemporary copy of the proposals of James Johnston of Washington County, Lyne Starling of Franklin County, Alexander McLaughlin of Muskingum County, and John Kerr of Ross County, to the legislature of the state of Ohio to lay out Columbus. The men offered the land to the state of Ohio, along with $50,000 in funds to erect a state house, offices, penitentiary, and "such other buildings as shall be directed by the legislature." The legislature accepted the proposal, but Columbus was not officially named the capital until 1816, due to the outbreak of the War of 1812. View on Ohio Memory.
Image ID: Om1368_1137845_001
Subjects: Columbus (Ohio); Ohio Government; Capitols
Places: Columbus (Ohio); Franklin County (Ohio); Muskingum County (Ohio); Ross County (Ohio)