Sports
Who is Galion's biggest school rival?
Shelby
What helped prosperity boom in Galion?
Railroad Hub
This festival takes place over the 4th of July Holiday weekend, usually includes fireworks, car shows, and 5k's and Heise Park.
The city is home to a unique museum featuring "true crime" exhibits and a restaurant called
The Last Meal, where patrons can order the exact final meals served to famous historical criminals.
The Ohio Museum of Horror.
What year did the Galion Tigers Football Team win the state championship?
1985
In what year was Galion settled/founded?
1831
This traditions include a parade, a tree lighting ceremony, carriage rides, and "Breakfast with Santa" at the historic Big Four Depot.
Come Home to Galion
This cities very first newspaper started in 1855, it was called the "District Democrat". It was later renamed the "Galion Train". What is the name of the current newspaper?
Galion Inquire
Ryan Heiber was the first state wrestling champion for Galion in what year?
1999
When was the first Galion High School built?
1868
Taking place on the last weekend of September, this three-day street festival in the "Uptowne" district is the city's largest tourism event.
Oktober Fest
What were the names of the two large Train Stations in Galion?
The Big Four Depot and The Eerie Depot
Who coached the state championship football team?
Lee Owens
This action sparked the Galion Pickle Festival in the late 1800s.
A local businessman dumped bad/old pickles in the creek behind his store- causing the concept for the "Pickle Run"
Founded in 1972, a cultural cornerstone that hosts musicals, plays, and youth programs throughout the year in this historic downtown building.
Florence Kling Harding was born in Galion in 1860. She was the wife to which president?
President Warren G. Harding
What was the score of the only state championship for football?
6-0
What was the origional name for Galion before it was officially named Galion?
Goshen
Galion rings in the New Year with a quirky tradition on December 31st, where a giant "well-dressed" pickle is lowered to the ground in front of Pub House 123 in the downtown area.
The Annual Pickle Drop
Henry David Lee was born in Galion in 1849. He was famous for creating these famous jeans.
Lee Jeans (Company)