The Dollop with Dave Anthony and Gareth Reynolds 605 - The Toledo War
Oct 24, 2023
Comedians discuss the absurd border dispute between Ohio and Michigan over the city of Toledo. They explore the historical context, bizarre situations, and comical aspects of the conflict, including lost papers, militias taunting each other, and the rivalry's lasting impact in college football.
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The Inaccurate Map
- Congress established the Northwest Ordinance in 1787, creating 3-5 states.
- They used an inaccurate map, causing a border dispute between Ohio and Michigan.
Mad Anthony Wayne
- Native Americans, who had lived there, were defeated by General Mad Anthony Wayne in 1794.
- This allowed for increased white migration into Ohio.
Ohio's Proviso
- Ohio used the inaccurate ordinance line for state boundaries, including a proviso.
- The proviso stated that if the line was south, it be redrawn north of the Maumee River.