FOR THE UNION: OHIO LEADERS IN THE CIVIL WAR

On the eve of the Civil War, Ohio was an important Union State. Third in population and wealth among the thirty-four states, the number of its people, joined with those of New York and Pennsylvania, surpassed the total population of the Confederacy. In addition to its status as a major agricultural producer, Ohio was significant in terms of manufacturing, urbanization, commerce, and education.
During the war, Ohio provided an impressive contribution of soldiers and officers. Ohio led the maj…