Ohio Woman Suffrage Association

The Ohio Woman Suffrage Association (OWSA) was an organization founded in the late 19th century aimed at advocating for women's right to vote in Ohio. Formed in 1869, it focused on promoting equality and mobilizing support for suffrage—the legal right for women to participate in elections. The OWSA organized campaigns, hosted events, and collaborated with national suffrage groups to build momentum for the movement. It played a vital role in raising awareness and ultimately contributed to the passage of the 19th Amendment in 1920, granting women across the United States the right to vote.