Ohio (OH)

Ohio

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

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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

 

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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