Ohio’s location between Lake Erie and the Ohio River made it ideal for commerce, transportation, invention, and manufacturing. Canals, railways, and later highways moved coal, iron ore, and oil into major industrial centers such as Cleveland, Dayton, Akron, Youngstown, and Cincinnati — fueling innovation and growth.
Beyond heavy industry, Ohio helped build iconic American brands like Quaker Oats, Smucker’s, Diamond matches, Sherwin-Williams, Etch A Sketch, and Play-Doh.
Copies of Made in Ohio will be available for purchase and signing.