Prohibition Party
An American political party was organized in 1869 whose chief aim was the abolition of the liquor traffic. Five hundred men and women delegates gathered in Farwell Hall, Chicago, Ill. September 1, 1869 to form a new political party. James Black of Pennsylvania was selected as the first presidential candidate of the new party at a national convention held in 1872 in Columbus, Ohio.
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Unlike the Prohibition Party, the Anti-Saloon League believed in working within the existing party system and did not desire to form its own separate political party.
About the League
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Westerville News & Public Opinion (1880-2005)
Explore Westerville's history with keyword-searchable digital access to this local newspaper.
Westerville’s history just became searchable...
Sep 28, 2026
...with new text-searchable digital access to 124 years’ worth of the Westerville News & Public Opinion newspaper (1880-2005).
McVay History Trail [COMING SOON]
Bring the past to life with a history trail at McVay Elementary School. Learn the history of the neighborhood and surrounding area.
Mural highlights Muscogee Nation students in Westerville
Jun 12, 2026
Created by Central Ohio artist Dexter Komakaru as a part of the America250 Mural Project
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Jackie has made a career of working with communities to tell their stories and preserve their history.
Jim S.
Jim loves digging into the archives of historic maps and news in the Westerville History Museum.
Katy K.
Katy loves bringing history to life, getting hands-on with artifacts, and helping people discover meaning and relevance in the past.
