OHIO Cultural Information
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Ohio
Ohio is known as “The Buckeye State” because of the buckeye trees growing across the different parts of the state.
Ohio is a Midwestern state within the Great Lakes region. It is named after the Ohio River and was the 17th state to be admitted to the United States union.
Ohio Motto
Ohio’s Official State Motto is “With God All Things Are Possible”. From 1865 until 1867, however, the motto was “Imperium in Imperio” which is Latin for “Empire within an Empire“.
- Spoken Languages: English: 93.3% • Spanish: 2.2% • Other: 4.5%
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While Ohio was declared a state in 1803 (its boundaries and constitution were approved by Thomas Jefferson), it didn’t get the presidential stamp of approval until 1953. Dwight D. Eisenhower signed and backdated Ohio’s admittance to the union.
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Ohio takes its name from the Ohio River. Ohio originated from the Iroquois word ohi-yo’, which means “great river.” Ohio has over 40,000 miles of waterways.
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Ancient tribes of “Mound Builders” left more than 6,000 burial mounds and forts throughout the Ohio region. The Miamisburg Mound is the largest conical burial mound in the state and possibly in the eastern United States.
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When European explorers first arrived in the 1600s, they found Delaware, Shawnee, Wyandot and Miami Indian tribes living here. Frenchman Rene’-Robert Cavelier explored the Ohio region in 1670 and is believed to be the first white man to visit the area.
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“The Heart of It All” isn’t just a random slogan to promote tourism in Ohio. About 50 percent of the U.S. population is located within 500 miles of Ohio’s state capital of Columbus.
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- Top-Rated Tourist Attractions of Ohio.
- Top Things To Do In Ohio.
- 30 Best Things To Do In Ohio.
- Best Budget Friendly Things To Do In Ohio.
- Best Free Things To Do In Ohio.
What ohio is famous for?
No visit to Ohio is complete without trying a Cincinnati chili. This dish was created by Greek immigrants in the early 1900s and has become a staple of the city’s cuisine. It is a thin meat sauce served over spaghetti and topped with shredded cheddar cheese, diced onions, and beans.
What is cool about ohio
Ohio is known for being a major hub of the amusement park industry, with many exciting theme parks scattered throughout its cities. These parks often offer thrilling roller coasters, water slides, Ferris wheels. Some of the most popular amusement parks in Ohio include Cedar Point, Kings Island, and Geauga Lake.
