Quote of the day
Nobody ever did anything very foolish except from some strong principle.
Caleb Atwater
Born: December 25, 1778
Died: March 13, 1867 (aged 88)
Bio: Caleb Atwater was an American politician, historian, and early archaeologist in the state of Ohio. He served several terms as a state politician and was appointed as United States postmaster of Circleville, Ohio.
Known for:
- Writings of Caleb Atwater (1833)
- An essay on education (1841)
- Remarks made on a tour to Prairie du Chien (1831)