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| Abbreviation | OH Source: United States Postal Service – Abbreviations |
|---|---|
| Capital | Columbus |
| Population | 11,536,504 Source: Resident Population Data – 2010 Census |
| Governor | John Kasich (Republican, to January 2015) |
| Entered the Union | March 1, 1803 as the 17th state |
| Motto | With God, all things are possible |
| Nickname | The Buckeye State |
| Flower | Scarlet carnation |
| Bird | Cardinal |
| Song | Beautiful Ohio |
| Professional Sports Teams | Cleveland Cavaliers (Men’s Basketball); Cincinnati Bengals, Cleveland Browns (Football); Columbus Blue Jackets (Hockey), Cleveland Indians, Cincinnati Reds (Baseball); Columbus Crew (Soccer) (sports listing policy) |
| Origin of Name | From an Iroquoian word meaning great river |
| Historical Sites | Indian burial grounds at Mound City Group National Monument |
| Points of Interest | Perry’s Victory International Peace Memorial, the Pro Football Hall of Fame at Canton, and the homes of Presidents Grant, Taft, Hayes, Harding, and Garfield |
| Bordering States | Ohio borders Michigan, Indiana, Kentucky, West Virginia, Pennsylvania. |
| Flag |  |
Follow these links to read articles about Ohio from Encyclopedias and Almanacs:
Official State Links
- Ohio.gov: Welcome to the State of Ohio
http://ohio.gov/
This is the official website for the State of Ohio. - State Library of Ohio
http://winslo.state.oh.us/
Here is the homepage for the Ohio State Library. - The Ohio Historical Society
http://www.ohiohistory.org/
Here is the homepage for the Ohio State Historical Society. - Ohio Historical Center
http://www.ohiohistory.org/places/ohc/
Here is the homepage for the Ohio State Museum. - Ohio State Archives
http://www.ohiohistory.org/resource/statearc/
Here is the homepage for the Ohio State Archives. - Ohio State Parks
http://ohiodnr.com/parks/tabid/80/Default.aspx
Here is the homepage for Ohio State Parks. - Discover Ohio
http://www.ohiotourism.com/home.asp
Here is the official state tourism website for Ohio. - Ohio Kids!
http://www.ohiokids.org/
Here is a special state information site designed just for kids by the Ohio Historical Society.
Other State Links
- 50states.com: Ohio
http://www.50states.com/ohio.htm
The site provides a wealth of information about Ohio. It includes everything from the highest point to county profile to climate. - Things To Do in Ohio
http://www.thingstodo.com/states/OH/index.htm
ThingsToDo.com is an online guide to information about Ohio’s entertainment, recreation, and travel, and includes the state’s interesting facts, famous people, and special events. - Roadside America: Ohio Attractions
http://www.roadsideamerica.com/map/oh.html
Roadside America describes itself as an online guide to offbeat attractions. This site offers reviews of “weird sites along the highway” in Ohio. - FedStats: MapStat: United States: Ohio
http://www.fedstats.gov/qf/states/39000.html
Fast access to statistics from more than 100 federal agencies on “economic and population trends, crime, education, health care, aviation safety, energy use, farm production and more” in Ohio.
- Ohio is one of the nation’s industrial leaders, ranking third in the value of manufactured products.
- The National Professional Football Hall of Fame is in Canton, Ohio.
- Ohio is full of evidence of of prehistoric Indian settlement. The Mound Builders created huge burial and effigy mounds and enclosures (One example, Serpent Mound, is in Adams county.)
- In 1903, the Wright brothers developed a practical aircraft at Dayton.
- Rider’s Inn in Painesville, which is still open to guests today, was a log stage-coach stop that became a station on the Underground Railroad.
- The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame and Museum is located in Cleveland, OH.
- Clifton Mill, built in 1802, is the nation’s largest water-powered grist mill.
Some Famous People from this State
- Neil Armstrong (1930- ), astronaut. The first one to set foot on the moon.
- Wilbur (1867-1912) and Orville Wright (1871-1948), inventors. Pioneers in powered flight.
- Zane Grey (1875-1939), author. He wrote Western novels.
- Doris Day (1924- ), singer and actress. She was in the films “Tea for Two” and “Pillow Talk”.
- Judith Resnik (1949-1986), astronaut. She was the second American woman to go into space.
- Annie Oakley (1860-1926), sharpshooter and entertainer. She performed in Buffalo Bill’s Wild West Show.
- Presidents from Ohio with links to ipl’s POTUS (Presidents of the United States) page: