Ohio - Map and Fun Facts from the Buckeye State

Ohio
The Buckeye State

- Named from Iroquois world Ohi-yo, meaning great river
- 17th state to join the Union in 1803
- State Capitol: Columbus
- Birthplace of aviation
- 8 U.S. presidents were from Ohio
- World's largest Amish community
- 312 miles of coastline
- Home to 24 astronauts
- 7th most populous state

State Bird: Cardinal
State Flower: Scarlet Carnation
State Mammal: White-tailed Deer
State Tree: Buckeye
State Fruit: Tomato
State Motto: With God, all things are possible
2015