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United States of America

Ohio

Administrative territorial entity Federated state First-level administrative division State of the United States

Ohio, Midwestern state in United States

Description

This Midwestern state stretches from the southern shore of Lake Erie down to the river bearing its name, covering 88 counties with landscapes that range from forested hills to flat farmland and industrial waterfronts. Major cities like Columbus, Cleveland, and Cincinnati sit amid smaller towns, rural areas, and state parks that spread across the territory.

History

Native tribes lived in the region for centuries before European settlers arrived from the Northwest Territory in the late 1700s. It joined the Union in 1803 as the 17th state and quickly grew into an agricultural and industrial center during the westward expansion.

Culture

Sports and college football draw large crowds on weekends, bringing communities together around professional teams and university rivalries that shape local identity. Neighborhood festivals often feature live music, craft breweries, and regional dishes like Cincinnati chili or pierogies, celebrating the blend of Appalachian, Midwestern, and immigrant traditions that visitors encounter in towns and cities alike.

Practical

Highways connect the major cities and provide access to neighboring states like Pennsylvania, Michigan, Indiana, and Kentucky. Driving is the easiest way to move between most areas, though public transit operates mainly in urban centers and some college towns.

Did you know?

Seven U.S. presidents were born here, more than in any other state, including Ulysses Grant and William Howard Taft. This connection earned it the informal nickname Mother of Presidents, a fact often mentioned in local museums and historical sites across the territory.

Location

United States

Inception

March 1, 1803

Capital city

Columbus

Elevation above the sea

260 m

Reference

Part of

Midwestern United States, contiguous United States

Shares border with

Michigan, Indiana, Kentucky, West Virginia, Pennsylvania, Ontario

Website

https://ohio.gov

GPS coordinates

40.22536,-82.68814

Latest update

December 14, 2025 19:37

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Hidden treasures of Ohio: natural Parks, historic sites, and reserves

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Ohio reveals an unrecognized natural and cultural heritage worth exploring. Cuyahoga Valley National Park features the Brandywine Falls, plunging 20 meters, while Grand Serpent Mound reflects a fascinating prehistoric past with its 411-meter long earthwork dating back 900 years. Loveland Castle,...

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Ohio

Ohio, Midwestern state in United States

Description

History

Culture

Practical

Did you know?

Hidden treasures of Ohio: natural Parks, historic sites, and reserves

Rock and Roll Hall of Fame

Michigan Stadium

Cedar Point

Pro Football Hall of Fame

Oberlin College

Ark Encounter

Kings Island

Huntington Bank Field

Top Thrill 2

Kenyon College

Paycor Stadium

Ohio Stadium

National Museum of the United States Air Force

Bockscar

Creation Museum

Serpent Mound

Millennium Force

Ambassador Bridge

Cleveland Stadium

Geauga Lake

The Henry Ford

Cuyahoga Valley National Park

College of Wooster

Gordie Howe International Bridge

Nippert Stadium

Big Muskie

Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden

Steel Vengeance

Adams County

Allen County

Ashland County

Ashtabula County

Athens County

Auglaize County

Belmont County

Brown County

Butler County

Carroll County

Champaign County

Clark County

Clermont County

Clinton County

Columbiana County

Coshocton County

Crawford County

Cuyahoga County

Darke County

Defiance County

Delaware County

Erie County

Fairfield County

Fayette County

Franklin County

Fulton County

Gallia County

Geauga County

Greene County

Guernsey County

Hamilton County

Hancock County

Hardin County

Harrison County

Henry County

Highland County

Hocking County

Holmes County