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Ohio was the 17th U.S. state to join the Union, doing so on 19 February 1803, when the U.S. Congress accepted the notice from the territory's constitutional convention. Due to changes in practice over time, there is a common misperception that Ohio was not properly admitted to the Union until 150 years later.

The history of Ohio, however, began much earlier, with the arrival of Native Americans in the region.

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Historical Society:  Ohio Historical Society

Metros:  Akron, Canton/Massillon, Cincinnati/Middletown (Greater Cincinnati), Cleveland/Elyria/Mentor (Greater Cleveland), Columbus, Dayton, Lima, Mansfield, Sandusky, Springfield, Toledo Trebuchet MS">Area:  44,828 square miles (Ohio is the 34th largest state in the USA)

Biographies:  

• State Motto:  "With God, All Things Are Possible"

  State Song:  Beautiful Ohio

  State Tree:  Buckeye

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  • AHGP Cemetery ont face="Trebuchet MS">Economy:  Ohio, a major producer of machines, tools, and other products, is one of the leading industrial states. As part of the Midwestern Corn Belt, agriculture also plays an important role in the state's economy. In addition, however, Ohio's historical attractions, varying landscapes, and recreational opportunities are the basis for a thriving tourist industry. Over 2,500 lakes and 70,000 kilometers of river landscapes are a paradise for boaters, fi>

    Statehood:  As Ohio's population numbered 45,000 in December 1801, Congress determined that the population was growing rapidly and Ohio could begin the path to statehood with the assumption that it would exceed 60,000 residents by the time it would become a state. In 1802, Congress passed the Enabling Act of 1802 that outlined the process for Ohio to seek statehood. The residents convened a constitutional convention and submitt/li>

  • Letters from Ohio (At Cornell University)

  Capitol:  Columbus

  Blennerhassett, Herman & Margaret (At Cornell University)

• Ewing, Thomas (At Cornell University)

  State Bird:  Cardinal

  State Beverage:  Tomato Juice

  State Flag:  The officia(Greater Toledo), & Youngstown/Warren/Boardman

  Name Origin:  Ohio derives from the Iroquois Indian word meaning "good river" or "large river."

  Regions:  Unglaciated Allegheny Plateau, Glaciated Allegheny Plateau, Glacial till plains, Lake Erie, Lake Erie Islands, Black Swamp, Miami Valley, Western Reserve, & Northwest Ohio.th in the nation. Its 2000 Per Capita Personal Income was $28,400, 19^th in the nation. Ohio's agricultural outputs are soybeans, dairy products, corn, tomatoes, hogs, cattle, poultry and eggs. Its industrial outputs are transportation equipment, fabricated met Transcription & Photo Project

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• AHGP Ancestors Lost & Found

This page was last updated Monday May 25, 2009

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