10 Oldest Towns in Ohio That Still Exist

These Ohio towns are OLDER than the state itself 🏛️ Before Ohio was even a state, settlements were being carved out of the Northwest Territory by missionaries, soldiers, French aristocrats, and Revolutionary War veterans. In this video, we're counting down 10 of the oldest towns in Ohio that are still standing — still functioning communities where people live, work, and raise families. In this video, we're counting down 10 oldest towns in Ohio that still exist: 🏛️ Waynesville (1797) 🏛️ Steubenville (1797) 🏛️ Zanesville (1797) 🏛️ Chillicothe (1796) 🏛️ Hamilton (1791) 🏛️ Manchester (1790) 🏛️ Gallipolis (1790) 🏛️ Belpre (1789) 🏛️ Marietta (1788) 🏛️ Gnadenhutten (1772) You'll discover Ohio's first schoolhouse, a town founded by French Revolution refugees, the city that served as Ohio's first state capital, a bridge so unique Amelia Earhart called it the most recognizable in the country, and a Moravian settlement older than the Declaration of Independence. Which of these towns have you visited? Let us know in the comments! Don't forget to LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, and turn on notifications for more Ohio hidden gems. Related Ohio Videos ➡️ 10 Most Beautiful Ohio Towns Locals Don't Want You to Know About ➡️ You Won't Believe These 10 Ohio Hill Country Towns Exist ➡️ 9 Hidden Lake Erie Towns You Can Still Retire On Social Security Alone #OhioSecrets #Ohio #OhioLiving #OldestTowns #OhioHistory #Marietta #Chillicothe #Zanesville #OhioTravel #OhioHiddenGems #HistoricOhio #MovingToOhio #AmericanHistory