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Ohio

Ohio is a state in the Midwestern region of the United States. To the north it is bordered by Michigan and Lake Erie. To the south is Kentucky and West Virginia. It is bordered by Pennsylvania and West Virginia on the east and Indiana on the west. Ohio residents experience cold winters and warm, humid summers. In the winter the average temperatures are in the 30’s and summer temperatures are in the low 80’s.

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    The top counties in Ohio by population are: Cuyahoga, Frankli...

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    The distance from Columbus, OH to Vincennes, IN is 305 miles,...

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    The driving time from Galloway, OH to Circleville, OH is 36 m...

  2. How many gallons of water are in the Ohio river?

    There is no listing of total volume online, but the Ohio is f...

  3. What state does the Ohio River form a northern border?

    The Ohio River forms the northern border of two states: Kentu...

  4. What rivers form the Ohio river?

    The Ohio River begins at the confluence of the Allegheny and ...

  5. How far away is Knoxville from Dayton, Ohio?

    Dayton, OH to Knoxville, TN is 303 miles, about 4 hours and 4...

  1. How far is Columbus ohio from Indianapolis, Indiana?

    The distance from Columbus, OH to Vincennes, IN is 305 miles,...

  2. What country is paint creek state park in Ohio?

    Rocky Fork State Park 9800 North Shore Dr Hillsboro, OH 45133...

  3. What is the tallest point in Ohio?

    Campbell Hill is the highest point in Ohio. It rises to an el...

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    Steubenville is a city located along the Ohio River in Jeffer...

  5. What is the highest point in ohio?

    The highest point of land in Ohio is 1,549 feet above sea lev...

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    There is approximately 230 miles from Youngstown, OH to Hocki...

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    The city of Chillicothe, Ohio, was the original capital of th...

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  1. Where is Ohio?

    Ohio is a state in the US.

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  2. What county is Oxford Ohio in?

    Oxford is a city in northwestern Butler County and is located...

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About Ohio

There is so much to do and see in Ohio that it often takes more than one visit to accomplish everything on your list. There are museums, zoos, wineries and conservation centers. There are many hiking areas and cities to explore. Ohio is home to the largest Amish population where you can get a glimpse into living the simple life. If sports are your thing, Ohio is home to a professional team of every sport! The state is rich with history and boasts having the largest military aviation museum in the country.

Ohio joined the Union on March 1, 1803 as the 17th state. Its capital city is Columbus which is also its largest city. Ohio’s state bird is the Cardinal and the state animal is the White-tailed Deer. The state flower is the Red Carnation and the state tree is the Buckeye. The state motto, which was adopted in 1959 is With God all things are possible. The state has been nicknamed The Buckeye State with is residents commonly referred to as Buckeyes.

Famous Buckeyes:
*Neil Alden Armstrong – Astronaut (Wapakoneta)
*Thomas Alva Edison – Inventor (Milan)
*Orville Wright – Inventor (Dayton)
*Paul Newman – Actor (Cleveland)
*Steven Spielberg – Director/Screenwriter (Cincinnati)
* Ulysses Simpson Grant – 18th President of the United States (Point Pleasant)
*Drew Carey – Actor/Comedian (Cleveland)
*Halle Berry – Actress (Cleveland)

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Guests applaud as Richard Cordray (R), incoming head of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, listens as US President Barack Obama speaks about the economy at Shaker Heights High School in Shaker Heights, Ohio, a suburb of Cleveland, on January 4, 2012. Obama announced plans to appoint Cordray as acting head of CFPB in a recess appointment, bypassing Congress and setting up a bitter election-year legal showdown with Republicans.

White House Senior Advisor President Obama Valerie Jarrett(L) walks with Richard Cordray, who is said to soon be appointed to the consumer financial protection board according to news reports, and followed by Press Secretary Jay Carney(R) towards Marine One January 4, 2012, for a short flight with President Obama to Ohio as he meest with a family and then delivers remarks on the economy at Shaker Heights High School.

US President Barack Obama walks from the Oval Office of the White House on the South Lawn towards Marine One on January 4, 2012, for a short flight to Andrews Air Force Base and then off to Ohio to meet with a family and then deliver remarks on the economy at Shaker Heights High School.

WEST DES MOINES, IA - JANUARY 2: Republican presidential candidate U.S. Rep. Michele Bachmann (R-MN) waves to supporters from Taylor High School in Cincinatti, Ohio, on January 2, 2012 in West Des Moines, Iowa. The GOP presidential contenders are crisscrossing Iowa in the final stretch of campaigning in the state before the January 3rd caucus, the first test the candidates must face before becoming the Republican presidential nominee.

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