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So you want to know about Ohio? Here are some highlights! Also check out the links to other sites about Ohio.
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Population (1994):
11,102,000 (7th in size) State size: 41,330 square miles (35th in size) State Capital: Columbus (named after Christopher Columbus) Major cities: Akron, Cincinnati, Cleveland, Columbus, Dayton and Toledo Admission to union: The 17th State Date entered the union: March 1, 1803 Origin of state name: Named from the indian word "oheo" meaning "beautiful". Nicknames: The Buckeye State Bordering states: Michigan, Pennsylvania, West Virginia, Kentucky and Indiana State bird: Cardinal State flower: Scarlett Carnation State tree: Buckeye Motto: With God, All Things are Possible |
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| The Professional Football Hall of Fame is located in Canton, Ohio. |
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| Manufacturing includes iron and steel, glass, automotive parts, and electrical equipment. Agriculture includes pig and sheep farming, corn, pork and dairy products. Natural resources include coal, oil, gas, clay and stone. |
Historical Highlights |
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| First explored by the French and British in the late 1600s, Ohio became a British territory in 1763. It came under United States control in 1783. Ohio was a major east-west route for both steamboats and the railroad. |
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Links to other sites about Ohio |
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 Ohio State Flag
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Ohio State Government home page |
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