Civic: These Ohioans include those whose actions demonstrated community, statewide or sometimes even national leadership. Perhaps they served as educators, writers, philanthropists, community organizers, leaders of nonprofit organizations or made their mark in other important endeavors. A sampling of some of Ohio’s most civic-minded individuals include: John D. Rockefeller, Sarah Worthington, William H. McGuffey, Frances Bolton and Arthur Schlesinger Jr. Who else can you think of?

For more information, visit Ohio History Central: Civic Leaders