(05-24-2016 02:40 PM)John52168 Wrote:  

(05-24-2016 08:18 AM)ohio1317 Wrote:  I saw some more details on the "Toledo War" somewhere else a few years ago. Maps were originally drawn wrong which put Toledo in Ohio despite technically being in Michigan Territory. I think I remember reading it got to the point you had officers from Ohio arresting officers from Michigan in the area and vice versa. The miltia were even mobilized at one point. Ultimately, the question had to be answered before Michigan statehood and in a presidential election year, Ohio was even then was a big swing state.

Do you have any books or articles you can reference to because I love reading about history. What's funny is, I actually don't mind the state of Ohio, even though I'm from Michigan. It's a beautiful state when you get away from the cities and the people are friendly, except when you mention the word "football". :-)

I have quite a few family members in Michigan too (mostly Grand Rapids area) and the two states aren't actually all that different (but that's where most rivalries are had). I actually remember reading it from a book with random Ohio stuff in it at Half Price Books and can't remember the specific book, but will try to look up some later.