Quick Facts
Capital City: Columbus
Abbreviation: OH
Population (2019): 11,570,808; Rank: 7 of 50 | Population Quick Facts
Region: Midwest
Admission to Statehood: March 1, 1803 (17th State)
Bordering States: The State of Ohio has 5 neighbors namely, Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Pennsylvania and West Virginia. | List of US Regions
State Motto: With God All Things Are Possible
State Nickname: The Buckeye State
Origin of State Name: From the Iroquois Indian word for “good river“
Sports Teams: Find the best High School, College, League, and Professional sports teams of Ohio State
Area Codes: 216, 234, 330, 419, 440, 513, 567, 614, 740, 937
Zip Codes: Ohio Zip Codes
Famous People: Find out all the information about the famous people born in Ohio
State Symbols
Bird: Cardinal | List of State Birds
Animal: White-tailed Deer (Odocoileus virginianus)
State Fruit: Tomato
State Gem: Ohio Flint
Flag: Ohio’s state flag was adopted in 1902. The Ohio burgee, as the swallowtail design is properly called, was designed by John Eisemann. The large blue triangle represents Ohio’s hills and valleys, and the stripes represent roads and waterways. The 13 stars grouped about the circle represent the original states of the union; the 4 stars added to the peak of the triangle symbolize that Ohio was the 17th state admitted to the union. The white circle with its red center not only represents the “O” in Ohio, but also suggests Ohio’s famous, “The Buckeye State”. Get this Flag
Flower: Scarlet Carnation (Dianthus caryophyllus) | Other State Flowers
Soil: Miamian
Song: “Beautiful Ohio” | Words by: Ballard MacDonald | Music by: Mary Earl Other State Songs | Sheet Music
Tree: Ohio Buckeye (Aesculus glabra) | Other State Trees
Quarter: Ohio Quarter | List of State Quarters
Geography
Area:
- Area: 44,828 sq.mi (116,104 sq.km.), 34th
- Land: 40,953 sq.mi. (106,068 sq.km.), 35th
- Water: 3,875 sq.mi. (10,036 sq.km.), 14th
- Great Lakes: 3,499 sq.mi. (9,062 sq.km.),4th
Largest Cities: Columbus | Cleveland | Cincinnati | Toledo | Akron | Parma | Canton | Youngstown | Lorain
Highest Point: Campbell Hill ; 1,550 feet, (472 m.), 43rd tallest
Lowest Point: Ohio; 455 feet, 35th lowest
Geographic Center: Delaware, 25 miles northeast of Columbus
Blank Outline Maps: Find printable blank map of the State of Ohio , without names, so you can quiz yourself on important locations, abbreviations, or state capital.
City Guide: Visit Ohio City Guide for a look at geography, local history, architecture, and culture.
National Parks: Charles Young Buffalo Soldiers National Monument
Cuyahoga Valley National Park
David Berger National Memorial
Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park
Fallen Timbers Battlefield and Fort Miamis National Historic Site –
First Ladies National Historic Site
Hopewell Culture National Historical Park
James A. Garfield National Historic Site
North Country National Scenic Trail
Perry’s Victory and International Peace Memorial
Location:
- Absolute Center: 40°21.7’N / 82°44.5’W
- Relative Center: Delaware, 25 miles north northeast of Columbus
- Distance Between U.S. Cities
State Government
Governor: Mike DeWine (R)
Senators: Sherrod Brown (D) Rob Portman (R)
Representatives: House, Senate
Constitution: Ohio’s Constitution
Government Offices Directory: Find all information here at the Ohio government offices directory
Electoral College Votes: 18 votes
Vital Records: Find out all the information about the vital records for the state of Ohio
Economy
- Agriculture: Soybeans, dairy products, corn, tomatoes, hogs, cattle, poultry and eggs.
- Industry: Transportation equipment, fabricated metal products, machinery, food processing, electric equipment.
- White Pages: Ohio White Pages
Education
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