Here are the answers for the Quiz on Galion history shared on Saturday:

When was the first bank established in Galion? (You can score a point for being within five years of the correct year) – 1852

Where were the first sidewalks in Galion and what material was used for them? – Around Public Square, double row of logs with the upper surface hewn flat

When did Galion first get street lights? – 1859. These were gas lights and two miles of wooden pipe was used.

What were the first two streets paved in Galion? What year? – Market Street and West Main Street (today’s Harding Way West)

What is the name of the Cincinnati postmaster who created the name “Galion?” – John McLean

What was Galion’s population in 1840? – Approximately 200

Who was Galion’s first school teacher? – David Gill

What was the first graduation for GHS, and how many students graduated? – 1871, 2

Approximately where was Galion’s first “swimming hole?” – On the Olentangy River, just east of today’s small one land bridge in Heise Park

Where were these questions published and when? – These quiz questions come from the Galion Centennial Souvenir book, which was published in 1931.

How did you do? To be considered a true Galion history fan, a score of 7 out of 10 is required. Get all 10 correct? You’re a 21st century Asa Hosford!