William Dennison 1861 State of the State Address   Save
Ohio Governors Collection
Description: This 29 page booklet contains the text of Governor William Dennison, Jr.’s message to the second session of the 54th General Assembly on January 7, 1861. Dennison (1815-1882), a Whig-turned-Republican, served as Ohio’s 24th governor from 1860 to 1862. His term was marked by the opening stages of the Civil War, and he led Ohio citizens and troops decisively and effectively into the war effort. However, Dennison was not nominated for a second term. View on Ohio Memory.
Image ID: Om3579_001
Subjects: Presidents and Politics; Ohio Government; Governors
Places: Columbus (Ohio); Franklin County (Ohio)