The Ohio Statehouse, located in Columbus, Ohio, is the seat of government for the U.S. state of Ohio. Completed in 1861, the building houses the **Ohio General Assembly**, the offices of the Governor, Lieutenant Governor, and Treasurer, and serves as a civic and ceremonial space open to the public.
First statehouse, in Chillicothe wikimedia 
Built in a Greek Revival style, the Statehouse draws inspiration from classical architecture — most notably the Parthenon — as a symbolic gesture linking American democracy to its **ancient Greek roots**.
Ohio Statehouse. Statehouse Court, Sugarcreek Township, Greene County, Ohio, 45305, United States SEARCH 39.6422069, -84.1012262 Ohio Statehouse. Statehouse Court, Sugarcreek Township, Greene County, Ohio, 45305, United States
Aerial view of the Ohio Statehouse and its grounds wikimedia 
Second statehouse, in Zanesville wikimedia 
# Why Kleisthenes is in the Ohio Statehouse The inclusion of Kleisthenes in the Ohio Statehouse is both **symbolic and aspirational**. It acknowledges the **democratic lineage** that the American Republic claims — not as a replication of Athenian democracy, but as a philosophical descendant. By honoring Kleisthenes, the Statehouse celebrates: - The **inventiveness of democratic reform** - The commitment to **break up entrenched power** - The use of citizen assemblies and drawing lots to balance representation
In this context, the bust acts as a **foundational gesture**: a reminder that democracy is not merely inherited, but **engineered and defended**.
# Narrative - Ohioans in Space - Bust of Kleisthenes - Ohio Statehouse Museum Education Center
# See - Field Mission and list of Field Missions - Kleisthenes - Tribes and Phylai - Democratic Layers - Ohio