The City of Ravenna was founded by Benjamin Tappan, who first arrived here on June 11, 1799. Tappan, born in Northampton Massachusetts May 25, 1773, practiced Law in Connecticut before traveling to Ohio. He served as a member of the Ohio State Senate from 1803 - 1805. In 1809 Tappan moved to Steubenville where he continued to practice law. Tappan served in the War of 1812 under General Elijah...