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Some of Ohio's Top State Facts: Ohio Division of Travel & Tourism: 800-282-5393 http://www.OhioTourism.com Capital: Columbus Population: 11,353,140 Governor: Bob Taft
Entered the Union: As the: 17th state Motto: With God, all things are possible Nickname: Buckeye State Flower: Scarlet carnation Bird: Cardinal Song: Beautiful Ohio Sports Teams: Cleveland Cavaliers (Men's Basketball), Cincinnati Bengals (Football), Cleveland Indians (Baseball), Cincinnati Reds (Baseball), Columbus Quest (Women's Basketball). Origin of Name: From an Iroquoian word meaning great river Major Industries: Manufacturing - plastics and polymers, roller bearings, jet engines (transportation equipment), and fabricated metal products. Historical Sites: Indian burial grounds at Mound City Group National Monument Points of Interest: Perry's Victory International Peace Memorial, the Pro Football Hall of Fame at Canton, and the homes of Presidents Grant, Taft, Hayes, Harding, and Garfield Bordering States: Michigan, Indiana, Kentucky, West Virginia, Pennsylvania
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