Ohio: 15 Essential Facts About the Buckeye State

Ohio is a state of Lake Erie shores, river cities, aviation pioneers, presidents, industry, and Midwestern energy.

15 Essential Facts About Ohio

1. Ohio became the 17th state on March 1, 1803.

Ohio became the 17th state on March 1, 1803.

2. Columbus is the capital and largest city.

Columbus is the capital and largest city.

3. The Buckeye State nickname comes from its native buckeye tree.

The Buckeye State nickname comes from its native buckeye tree.

4. Ohio borders Lake Erie.

Ohio borders Lake Erie.

5. The Ohio River forms much of the southern border.

The Ohio River forms much of the southern border.

6. The state motto is With God, all things are possible.

The state motto is With God, all things are possible.

7. Eight U.S

Eight U.S. presidents were born in Ohio.

8. The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame is in Cleveland.

The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame is in Cleveland.

9. The Wright brothers were from Dayton.

The Wright brothers were from Dayton.

10. Cincinnati was a major nineteenth-century river city.

Cincinnati was a major nineteenth-century river city.

11. Ohio has deep manufacturing and aviation history.

Ohio has deep manufacturing and aviation history.

12. The state has a strong college-football culture.

The state has a strong college-football culture.

13. Cuyahoga Valley protects river and forest landscapes.

Cuyahoga Valley protects river and forest landscapes.

14. The Underground Railroad had important routes through Ohio.

The Underground Railroad had important routes through Ohio.

15. Ohio connects Great Lakes industry, river history, and Midwestern life.

Ohio connects Great Lakes industry, river history, and Midwestern life.

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